Chinese Stir-Fry over Crunchy Slaw

Submitted by riffraff

"Adapted from a recipe I found in a magazine. You can serve rice on the side if you must but it really isn't needed this makes very generous, healthy portions. The nutrional numbers on this recipe will be a little off because you throw away the marinade but it is in the ingredients (hope that makes sense, lol)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup snow peas, cut into thirds
• 2 coarsely chopped green onions (I think it needs more)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (I used 3)
• 2 cups shredded broccoli coleslaw mix
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped peanuts (I used dry roasted)
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

directions

1. In a medium bowl whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and chili-garlic sauce.
2. Divide in half, reserving half for sauce, other half is for marinade.
3. Add Chicken to half the sauce, toss to coat and let stand 15 minutes.
4. Whisk water and cornstarch into reserved sauce until smooth and set aside.
5. Remove chicken from marinade.
6. Heat oil in wok over high heat till hot.
7. Add chicken and stir fry until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
8. Add bell pepper, snow peas, green onions and garlic, stir fry for 1 minute.
9. Add reserved sauce and stir fry another minute till the sauce has thickened and chicken is completely done.
10. Divide cole slaw mix between 2 plates, top with chicken mixture.
11. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

WOW! This is my new favorite stir-fry! I just loved all the "crunch." Usually, I prefer sweeter stir-fries, but the sweetness of the cilantro mixed with the peanuts fooled me into thinking it was sweet! I also think the chili garlic sauce adds a sweet flavor. What a terrific way to eat broccoli slaw (I had 3 helpings!). I did not need the rice at all! Thanks Rifffaff, for posting- Roxygirl

 

[adopt a greyhound]

WOW! What a quick and delicious meal. Definitely add the cilantro and peanuts. They add so much to this recipe.

 

[Starrynews]

Nice stir-fry! This was quick and easy to prepare and had a great flavor. We enjoyed it over the slaw. I saved some green tops of the green onions to sprinkle over the top with the cilantro and peanuts. Thanks for sharing!

 

[ekypta]

Since my husband is a rice lover and not a slaw lover, I was surprised when he said he would try the slaw (I offered to make rice for him). He really liked the added crunch. I agree that the cilantro and peanuts are a must, and I added 4 onions - will try sprinkling some fresh on top next time as suggested. We also thought it was too salty, and I used low sodium soy sauce - I've never noticed it being too salty in other recipes. I wondered if it could have had to do with that much crushed red pepper or a combination of flavors just making it seem salty. I will definitely try again - I may opt for the chili-garlic sauce and see if that makes a difference. I went for the flakes since I had them on hand. Thanks for posting!

 

[LifeIsGood]

This stir-fry looks so beautiful plated. I enjoyed the combination of textures: the crunch of the broccoli slaw and peanuts were a nice contrast. We thought it was a bit too salty. I did use low-sodium soy sauce. Maybe I'll cut down on the amt. of soy sauce next time. Thank you for the recipe!