Best 4 Asian Greens With Chicken Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embark on a culinary journey to discover the captivating flavors of Asian greens with chicken, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. This delightful dish, hailing from the vibrant kitchens of Asia, boasts a medley of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a symphony of aromatic spices. Succulent chicken pieces are marinated in a savory blend of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, then stir-fried until golden brown. An array of Asian greens, such as bok choy, gai lan, and Chinese broccoli, are tossed into the wok, adding a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. The finishing touch is a drizzle of oyster sauce, infusing the dish with a delightful umami richness. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility and allure of Asian greens with chicken. From classic stir-fries to innovative noodle dishes, each recipe unravels a unique narrative of culinary artistry. Explore the depths of Asian cuisine as you embark on this delectable journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANTONESE CHICKEN WITH PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS



Cantonese Chicken with Pickled Mustard Greens image

Stir-fried chicken with pickled mustard greens (haam choy) is a Cantonese classic, and one of our 101-year-old grandma's favorite recipes.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound boneless chicken thighs ((cut into 1 ½ inch chunks; can substitute boneless chicken breast))
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper ((or to taste))
3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
2 slices ginger ((about 8g, sliced ¼" thick and smashed with a cleaver))
8 ounces pickled mustard greens
3 cloves garlic ((about 20g, cut in half and smashed with a cleaver))
1 scallion ((cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces, white pieces smashed with a cleaver and green parts separated))
3 dried red chili peppers ((optional))
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch ((mixed into a slurry with 2 teaspoons water))

Steps:

  • Place the chicken chunks into a bowl with the water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, and white pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, mix the cornstarch into the marinated chicken, massaging everything together until the chicken has absorbed any standing liquid.
  • Meanwhile, mix the sauce by combining the chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
  • Place a clean, dry wok over medium high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil and the smashed ginger. After 15 seconds, add the pickled mustard greens, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the greens are seared and slightly dry.
  • Next, add the smashed garlic, white parts of the scallions, and dried red peppers (if using). Stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Searing the aromatics and the mustard greens like this really brings out their flavors.
  • Move the mustard greens to the sides of the wok, and turn the heat up to the highest setting. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the open middle area of the wok, and add the chicken in 1 layer. Let the chicken fry for 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned. Move the mustard greens and aromatics around with the chicken so they don't burn.
  • Add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok and stir everything together for 10 seconds.
  • Add prepared sauce mixture to deglaze the wok, mixing everything together until combined. Then push all of the ingredients to the middle of the wok. Turn the heat down so the liquid is at a slow simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has nearly completely reduced. If it looks too dry, add a little more stock. If it's still too wet, simmer a bit longer with the cover off until it has reduced to your liking.
  • Turn the heat back up to medium high heat and add the green parts of the scallions. Add enough of the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce (you don't have to use it all) and stir together for 20-30 seconds. Plate and serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH GREENS



Stir-Fried Chicken With Greens image

The chicken is not the centerpiece of this stir-fry, and you can leave it out, or use tofu instead, for a vegetarian version. It adds flavor and some substance, but this stir-fry is mostly about antioxidant-rich cruciferous vegetables, with a red pepper thrown in for color, adding its own set of nutrients (anthocyanins, beta carotene, vitamin C).

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 3 to 4 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick by 1/2-inch-wide pieces
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 bunch kale, stemmed and washed well in 2 rinses of water
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 to 6 scallions (1/2 bunch), cut on the diagonal in 1/2-inch lengths, dark green part separated
6 to 8 brussels sprouts, quartered (about 1/2 pound)
1 small or 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut in thin 2-inch strips
1/2 pound baby bok choy, cut in 1-inch slices
Freshly ground pepper
Rice, whole grains or noodles for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the kale. Boil 1 minute, until just tender, and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the kale, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely
  • Combine the remaining rice wine, the stock and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok
  • Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain well in a colander
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the white and light green pieces of scallions, the brussels sprouts and the red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for another minute. Add the chicken, the kale and the broth mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the green scallion ends. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASIAN GREENS



Asian greens image

Serve this classic side dish as part of a Chinese meal using Asian green vegetables such as pak choi, choy sum or tatsoi

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Side dish, Vegetable

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
350g mixed Asian greens such as pak choi , choy sum or tatsoi

Steps:

  • Whisk the oil and oyster sauce with 1 tbsp water in a saucepan. Cook for 2-3 mins until glossy, then set aside.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the greens, turn down the heat and cook for 2 mins, or until just wilted, then drain.
  • To serve: cut any large bulbs in half and put on a plate. Drizzle the sauce over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

THAI GREEN CURRY CHICKEN



Thai Green Curry Chicken image

In this quick and easy recipe that never fails, the chicken stays moist and tender. Serve over jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.

Provided by laus

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons green curry paste
2 green onions with tops, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Toss chicken first in 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, then in the flour, coating pieces evenly. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place chicken in the skillet, cook and stir chicken until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in curry paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in green onions, garlic, and ginger; cook an additional 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat with the curry mixture. Stir the coconut milk, fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sugar into the chicken-curry mixture. Allow to simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 934.7 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh Asian greens: Look for greens with vibrant colors and crisp leaves. Avoid wilted or bruised greens.
  • Prep the greens properly: Wash the greens thoroughly and remove any tough stems or roots. Cut the greens into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a variety of greens: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of Asian greens in your dish. This will add flavor and texture.
  • Cook the greens quickly: Asian greens cook quickly, so don't overcook them. Overcooked greens will become limp and lose their flavor.
  • Add sauce or dressing: A simple sauce or dressing can help to enhance the flavor of the greens. Try using a vinaigrette, soy sauce, or oyster sauce.

Conclusion:

Asian greens are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They are packed with nutrients and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you stir-fry them, sauté them, or add them to a soup, Asian greens are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give Asian greens a try!

Related Topics