Chicken and Water Chestnut Stir-Fry
I’m very happy to share one of my favorite weekday dinners, Chicken and Water Chestnut Stir-Fry. This dish is inspired by classic Chinese cuisine and highlights the wonderful combination of tender chicken and crunchy water chestnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Substitutions and Variations
- Chicken: Substitute with tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
- Vegetables: Add snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn for extra variety.
- Soy Sauce: Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
Instructions
1) Cook the Chicken
- Add the sliced chicken to the hot wok.
- Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
2) Sauté Aromatics
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok.
- Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
3) Cook the Vegetables
- Add the red bell pepper and water chestnuts.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is slightly tender.
4) Combine and Sauce
- Return the chicken to the wok.
- Add the green onions.
- Pour in the mixed sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch slurry).
- Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well-coated.
Notes
Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking. Wok cooking is fast, and you don’t want to be searching for ingredients mid-cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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