STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH GREENS
The chicken is not the centerpiece of this stir-fry, and you can leave it out, or use tofu instead, for a vegetarian version. It adds flavor and some substance, but this stir-fry is mostly about antioxidant-rich cruciferous vegetables, with a red pepper thrown in for color, adding its own set of nutrients (anthocyanins, beta carotene, vitamin C).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 main-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the kale. Boil 1 minute, until just tender, and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the kale, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely
- Combine the remaining rice wine, the stock and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok
- Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain well in a colander
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the white and light green pieces of scallions, the brussels sprouts and the red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for another minute. Add the chicken, the kale and the broth mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the green scallion ends. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Adrian Garcia
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's also very healthy.
chantel isaac
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would be better with less soy sauce.
Angela Pinto
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stir-fried dishes, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the greens were cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. My kids love it!
Steve Jefferson
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Crabby
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think it would be better with a different type of chili pepper, like a serrano or jalapeño.
Rahman Ajaz
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a go-to meal for me when I'm short on time.
Hussein Bakinahe
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal.
Alex Mosley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Raja Raja
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger, and it was much better. I also think it would have been better with a different type of greens, like spinach or kale.
Bijay Don
[email protected]The chicken was tender and the greens were cooked perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Ruben Cardona
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was flavorful and the greens were crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Fidgets _Cool
[email protected]This stir-fried chicken with greens was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the greens were perfectly cooked. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.