CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH A TWIST

Chicken Stir-Fry with a Twist image

Candy Gruman of Tucson, Arizona blends a savory sauce for this delightful chicken dish. The brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and ginger get added zip from chili sauce an cayenne pepper. Served over rice, this stir-fry makes a memorable meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2/3 cup each julienned green, sweet red and yellow pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the celery, carrots and onion in 3 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Add chicken, mushrooms and remaining oil; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels., Drain skillet; add the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and cayenne. Combine cornstarch and wine or broth until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; return vegetables and chicken to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.

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IRMI FF

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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken stir-fry. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table quickly.

Clara Mofokeng

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This stir-fry is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and sauce.

Shahin Alom mojahid

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great weeknight meal.

Abby H

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This is my new favorite chicken stir-fry recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.

Kya Williams

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I made this stir-fry for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Minas Alali

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.

Abubokor siddik

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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this stir-fry was really good. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.

Tambou God'spower

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This stir-fry was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.

Ryan Brew

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I was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Psycho gaming

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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.

Md sojib Ali

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The chicken stir-fry turned out great! The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely make it again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.