SESAME CHICKEN AND SHIITAKE STIR-FRY

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Categories     Wok     Chicken     Mushroom     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Pea     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts (4 halves), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps quartered
1 1/4 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Accompaniment: steamed rice

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt.
  • Stir together water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Heat a wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped onto cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 tablespoon oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, and heat until hot and just smoking. Add onion and stir-fry until golden and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
  • Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to wok and heat until just smoking, then stir-fry half of chicken until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with onion and stir-fry remaining chicken in 1/2 tablespoon oil in same manner, transferring to bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to wok and heat until just smoking, then stir-fry mushrooms until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas and stir-fry until heated through, about 1 minute, then transfer to bowl.
  • Add vinegar mixture and sesame seeds to wok and, when liquid just reaches a boil, add chicken mixture and stir-fry until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve over rice.

Odinaka Oluchi
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Did you know that sesame seeds are a good source of calcium?


siyanda dywili
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To make the sauce extra flavorful, add a tablespoon of hoisin sauce.


Andrew Mwanza
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To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken. Just shred it and add it to the stir-fry at the end.


AFRIDI TRANPORT
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This stir-fry is versatile and can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Shahzada Mubashir
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I love to experiment with different ingredients in this stir-fry. I've added broccoli, carrots, and even pineapple. It's always a delicious and unique meal.


Ramesh Tharu
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This stir-fry is a favorite with my family. It's always a hit at dinner parties. I love that it's made with simple ingredients and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bisoboka Joe
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This stir-fry is a breeze to make! The recipe is simple to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. It's a great meal for busy weeknights.


Iqra Gul
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This stir-fry is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The chicken is lean and protein-packed, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is flavorful and not too heavy.


Henry Kuye
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This stir-fry is packed with flavor! The sesame sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami. I love that it's made with shiitake mushrooms, which add a nice earthy flavor.


Jeremy Bleich
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This stir-fry is a great way to stretch your budget. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, and it's a hearty and filling meal. I often make it with chicken thighs, which are less expensive than chicken breasts.


Kirungi Frank
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This stir-fry is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.


Samer Nasir
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This was my first time making a stir-fry, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Nasaka Florence
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I made this stir-fry without the chicken, and it was still very good. I added some extra vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots. The sauce is flavorful and versatile.


Hamza Mayo
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I made this stir-fry with brown rice instead of white rice, and it was still delicious. I also used low-sodium soy sauce and reduced the amount of oil. It was a healthy and satisfying meal.


quiana brown
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is flavorful and not too spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Munawar Raj kumar Munawar Raj kumar
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The sesame sauce was especially delicious.


Randell Cole
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I'm not usually a fan of stir-fries, but this one changed my mind! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and not too heavy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shimul Sk
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This stir-fry was a hit at my dinner party! The sesame sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the shiitake mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor. I served it over jasmine rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal.