3tablespoonlight soy sauce(or a gluten-free alternative)
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonhoney(I use sugar-free honey)
1tablespoonhot pepper saucesuch as sriracha
1teaspooncornstarchor a low-carb alternative
Stir-fry:
1lb.frozen chopped vegetables(I use this stir-fry blend from Whole Foods)
2tablespoonsavocado oil
1.5lb.boneless skinless chicken breastscut into bite-size pieces
1tablespoonfresh garlicminced
1tablespoonfresh ginger rootminced
Garnishes:
1tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspoonsesame seeds for garnish
¼cupscallionsgreen parts, thinly sliced
Instructions
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hot pepper sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Place the frozen vegetables in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave for 3 minutes. Gently stir, drain, and set aside. The veggies won't be fully defrosted at this point - that's fine.
In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the chicken and stir-fry until no longer raw, turning the chicken pieces so that they are cooked on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Give the sauce a quick additional stir, then add the vegetables and the sauce to the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until the chicken is cooked through, everything is well-coated, and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Off heat, drizzle the dish with sesame oil and sprinkle it with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
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Notes
The nutrition info assumes that sugar-free honey and cornstarch were used.
It's fine to use fresh vegetables in this recipe. Make them bite-size and make sure they're sturdy. You can use vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, snow peas, and bell pepper strips. The idea in Chinese cooking is to very lightly cook the veggies so that they are tender-crisp. You don't want to overcook them.
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power.