Chicken with Five Shreds

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 5
Healthy and flavorful Chicken with Five Shreds dish for your dinner tonight
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , julienned
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
peanut oil , for stir-frying
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 piece ginger , thin , julienne
1 scallion , julienne
1/4 cup carrot , 1 inch in length , julienne
1/4 red pepper , julienne
1/4 green pepper , julienne
1/4 cup bamboo shoot , julienne
4 dried black mushrooms , soaked in boiling water 20 minutes , stems removed , julienne
1/2 box firm tofu , drained and julienne ( tofu )
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
280
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Chicken with Five Shreds is a popular dish in many regions of China, known for its healthy ingredients and flavorful taste. The five different vegetable shreds make this dish colorful and delicious, while the chicken provides a good source of protein. This dish is often served with steamed rice and is a favorite of many Chinese families. The combination of ginger, garlic and chili paste give the dish a unique and spicy flavor, while the black mushrooms add an earthy tone to the dish. Give this recipe a try tonight for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the julienned chicken with egg white, salt and cornstarch until well coated.
2.Heat a wok over high heat and add peanut oil. Once heated, add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, then remove from the wok.
3.In the same wok, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4.Add scallion, carrot, red pepper, green pepper, bamboo shoot, black mushrooms and tofu. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together light soy sauce, sugar, chili paste with garlic and sherry wine.
6.Add the cooked chicken back to the wok, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for one minute.
7.Mix cornstarch with chicken stock and add to the wok. Cook and stir until heated through and the sauce thickens.

PROS

This dish is packed with vegetables and protein, making it a healthy and nutritious option for a weeknight meal.

The five different types of vegetable shreds add texture and flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish requires some preparation and vegetable chopping time.

It requires a wok for optimal stir-fry method, but can still be cooked in a non-stick pan if necessary.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in calories and high in protein. Chicken is a good source of lean protein, while vegetables provide fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Ginger, garlic and chili paste are all known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Black mushrooms are a good source of iron and B vitamins.

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