Basic Stir-Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 Tbsp. sherry
  • 1 lb. vegetables (see suggestions)
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • pinch of sugar
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or less
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Skin and bone chicken, then cut into small chunks.
  2. Mince ginger root and green onion, then combine with cornstarch, sherry and water.
  3. Add to chicken and toss to coat.
  4. Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, slice vegetables.
  6. Heat oil.
  7. Add chicken and stir-fry until begins to brown (2 to 3 minutes).
  8. Remove from pan.
  9. Add vegetables and stir-fry to coat with oil (1 to 2 minutes).
  10. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sugar. Stir in chicken broth and heat quickly, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are nearly done.
  11. Return chicken; stir to reheat and blend flavors (about 1/2 minute).
  12. Serve at once.
  13. Makes about 4 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

477 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 45.1g 16% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 604.5mg 26% DV
Potassium 312.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 164.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 15.1mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 62.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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