Bok Choy Chicken
A healthy and flavorful Bok Choy Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken and vibrant bok choy cooked in a savory sauce, offering a perfect balance of protein and vegetables for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 4 cups bok choy (both stems and leaves), chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-fry garlic and ginger: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the bok choy: Add the chopped bok choy (both stems and leaves) to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the bok choy begins to wilt but still retains some crunch.
- Make the sauce: Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and bok choy. If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add it to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions if desired, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with other proteins like beef or tofu for variety.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients based on your taste preferences—add more soy sauce for saltiness or hoisin sauce for sweetness.
- For extra crunch, you can add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms to the stir-fry.
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