Chicken Stir-fry With Bok Choy and Garlic Sauce

By
Rhonda Parkinson
Rhonda Parkinson
Rhonda Parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored many cookbooks, including two Everything guides to Chinese cooking.
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Updated on 06/12/21
Chicken Stir-fry With Bok Choy and Garlic Sauce

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Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Sweet bok choy and a tangy sauce using rice vinegar lend flavor to this delicious stir-fried chicken recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 3 cups shredded bok choy

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 4 teaspoons water

  • 4 to 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine , or dry sherry

  • 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon white rice vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon black rice vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps to Make It

Directions for Chicken in Garlic Sauce

  1. Cut the chicken into thin strips about 2-inches long. Add the rice wine or sherry, green onion, and the cornstarch. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the bok choy and the sauce. Separate the bok choy leaves and stalks, and cut both cross-wise into thin strips.

  3. Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and set aside.

  4. Heat the wok and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is ready, add the chicken and stir-fry until it turns white and is nearly cooked. (Stir-fry in two batches if necessary). Drain the stir-fried chicken on paper towels.

  5. Clean out the wok and add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil. When oil is ready, add the bok choy stalks. Stir-fry briefly and add the leaves.

  6. Push the bok choy up to the sides of the wok and add the sauce in the middle. Turn up the heat to bring to a boil. Give the cornstarch and water mixture and quick re-stir and then add it to the sauce, stirring rapidly to thicken.

  7. Add the chicken. Mix through and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
331 Calories
20g Fat
5g Carbs
30g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 248mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 34mg 170%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 731mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)