Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This delectable dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizing sauce made from fresh ginger, tangy apple, and savory soy sauce. Served over fluffy rice or your favorite noodles, it's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that will leave you craving for more.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to suit different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. For a vegetarian delight, try our Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry, where succulent tofu takes center stage, accompanied by a medley of colorful vegetables and the same irresistible sauce. If you're looking for a spicy kick, our Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry delivers with its fiery sauce made from aromatic Szechuan peppers. And for those who prefer a milder taste, our Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry offers a sweet and savory balance, with a luscious honey garlic sauce that coats every morsel of chicken and vegetables.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these stir-fries with ease. Detailed ingredient lists and precise cooking times guarantee perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you towards a successful and delicious stir-fry experience.
GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium bowl; let sit 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, stir together the chicken broth, remaining 2 teaspoons each cornstarch and soy sauce and the vinegar until smooth; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring once or twice, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 30 seconds. Add the snow peas, broccolini and half of the scallions; cook, stirring, until the vegetables start softening, about 2 minutes. Stir the chicken broth mixture and pour it into the skillet. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide the rice or quinoa among bowls and top with the stir-fry and remaining scallions. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with more soy sauce.
GINGER-CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Stir fries require very little cooking time and you can pretty much use any vegetables you like, but the star of this one is the ginger. This dish is quick and easy to make, but get all of your ingredients together (including mixing the sauce) before you start cooking because everything happens fast! Serve with rice, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken to the wok, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the wok. Add bell pepper, onion, and snow peas; stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Whisk together water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and garlic in a bowl. Add sauce to the wok, stirring constantly until sauce starts to thicken. Add chicken back to the wok, stir, and reheat, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1336.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
PINEAPPLE-GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
I found the original recipe on a can of pineapple slices in the 1980s. After making it for a number of years, I lightened up the ingredients and adapted it to a quick skillet meal. My family gave it a big thumbs-up, and we've enjoyed it this way ever since! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, cinnamon and reserved juice until smooth. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, saute onion, ginger and garlic in remaining oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to pan with chicken and pineapple chunks. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes., Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE
This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken with vegetables smothered in a garlic and ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces (about the same size as the chicken pieces).
- Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
- In a large pan (or wok), on med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned, mixing as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet with the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onion, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender, mixing frequently.
- Add chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the cashews then pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let stir fry simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PORK, APPLE, AND GINGER STIR-FRY WITH HOISIN SAUCE
This simple stir-fry has a sweet taste that appeals to teenagers. While broccoli is specified here, it's easy to add whatever vegetables you have available to it. Serve this over rice for a filling meal.
Provided by Jenny G.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and applesauce in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine the pork and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cornstarch evenly coats the pork; set aside.
- Heat the peanut oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in three separate batches in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove pork to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, reserving the oil. Add the ginger to the skillet; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender. Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the sauce; toss to coat. Cook until all ingredients are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 2062 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
We like hot spicy foods, so we always add the highest amount of cayenne pepper called for here. No matter how much you use, this dish has just the right amount of pizzazz!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and onion for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER APPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Make and share this Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chris Reynolds
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil in nonstick skillet or wok. Add garlic and ginger, and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and cook in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Add pea pods, red pepper, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Combine applesauce, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
- Add chicken to vegetables, add sauce mixture and sliced apples, and cook until sauce is thickened and clear, about 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stir-fry.
- Cut your chicken and vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
- Use a hot wok or skillet to cook your stir-fry. This will help to create a nice sear on the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir-fry your ingredients quickly and constantly. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Add a little bit of cornstarch to your sauce to thicken it. This will help to create a delicious, glossy sauce.
- Serve your stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce, this stir-fry is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry a try!
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