Scallion and Ginger Chicken (Stir-Fry)

Submitted by justcallmetoni

"Arriving home late (again) I needed something that was quick, simple yet full of satisfying flavors. This recipe modified from another site did the trick. When I made this I added two medium zucchini, halved and sliced, and cooked them just after the chicken and before the sauce. Made this a complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1⁄4 cup minced scallion, whites only
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar (I tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more sugar or sugar substitut) or 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (I tend to like sweet and sour combinations a bit on the tart side, add more sugar or sugar substitut)
• 1⁄2 cup sliced scallion top, green only
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
• reduced sodium soy sauce

directions

1. Cut the chicken into small bite sized strips and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. . Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add scallion whites, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with soy sauce to taste. Garnish with scallion greens.

Reviews

[ellie_]

Very good and easy-to-make! I made as directed and served this with frozen Asian vegetables. Very good and filling too! I made this for Zaar Tag. Thanks for sharing!