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Wandering Dragon Stir Fry

Wandering Dragon Stir Fry: Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Dinner!

The Wandering Dragon Stir Fry offers a quick, delicious, and healthy dinner option with chicken, shrimp, and vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken breast Tender and juicy
  • 8 ounces Shrimp Seafood sweetness; can swap for firm tofu
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps tenderize chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine Enhances depth; substitute with dry sherry if needed
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Essential umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce Brings rich savory notes
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances savory richness
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Cold for optimal results
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour Thickens the sauce
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Neutral oil for frying
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white as preferred
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper Crunchy sweetness
  • 1 cup Yellow bell pepper Vibrant color
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed for aroma

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick. In a bowl, coat the chicken with baking soda and let it sit for about 15 minutes to tenderize. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
  2. Combine the Chinese rice wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, crushed garlic, sugar, black pepper, chicken broth, and cornflour in a medium jug. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they begin to brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and toss in the onion. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the red and yellow bell peppers and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan along with the shrimp. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and stir to coat everything. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Serve hot over jasmine rice or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with your choice of vegetables or proteins. Adjust spice levels as desired to suit your family's taste.

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