A classic Chinese takeout dish made healthier at home.
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: healthy Chicken Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
2chicken breastscut into cubes
1tablespoonall-purpose flour8 g
½teaspoonof salt
¼teaspoonof black pepper
1cupbroccoli florets90 g
1red bell pepperdiced (1 cup, 120 g)
1medium carrotsliced (1/2 cup, 60 g)
1cupbaby corn160 g
1teaspoonof oil
For the Sauce
¼cupchicken broth60 ml
1tablespoonsoy sauce15 ml
1garlic clovecrushed
1teaspoonfreshly grated ginger3 g
1teaspoonsesame oil5 ml
1packet of Splenda
1teaspoonof cornstarch
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and the flour, mixing well so all pieces are lightly coated. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat, add a small amount of oil, and once it’s sizzling hot, place the chicken in a single layer. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the carrot slices and broccoli florets first, and stir-fry for 2 minutes over high heat. If you want to ensure the broccoli and carrots are tender, you can blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes beforehand. Then, add the diced bell pepper and baby corn and continue stir-frying everything for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to keep the vegetables crisp.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing the chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, and Splenda in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, mix everything together, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all the ingredients.