Hello, fellow food lovers! Today, I’m sharing my recipe for an irresistible “Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry.” This dish brings the comfort of Asian flavors right to your kitchen table, featuring tender chicken pieces and sautéed mushrooms coated in a delicious homemade stir fry sauce. It’s easy to make and packed full of flavor – perfect for a weekday dinner or a meal prep option!
The “Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry” holds a dear place in our family’s heart. It’s not just the enticing aroma that fills the house every time I cook this dish but also the memories it brings of our trip to Asia. My husband’s love for this dish started when we first tried it in a small restaurant during our vacation. The mix of flavors had him hooked instantly. Ever since, this recipe has been a recurrent request, and our kids love it too!
Why This Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry Stands Out ?
Points of Sale: The Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry stands out for its simplicity, flavor depth, and versatility. It stars juicy chicken pieces, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic green onions stir-fried to perfection in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce. It’s a testament to the wonderful harmony that Asian flavors can achieve. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients:
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 60 grams (4 tbsp) of Cornstarch
- 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) of cooking oil
- 1 cup of mushrooms
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 30 milliliters (2 tbsp) of soya sauce
- 45 grams (3 tbsp) of Brown Sugar
- 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) of chicken stock
- 15 milliliters (1 tbsp) of Sesame oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- pinch of salt
How to Cook the Perfect Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry ?
Initiate your culinary journey by preparing the savory sauce. Combine brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken stock, and soya sauce. Give it a good whisk and then set aside for later.
Slice the chicken into delectable bite-sized pieces. Coat these pieces evenly with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Pour the cooking oil into the pan and heat it to a high temperature. Reduce it to medium-low and add the chicken. Fry until it achieves a golden brown hue, then remove it and set aside.
Pour out excess oil from the pan. Next, sauté the mushrooms until they reach a deliciously browned state. Remove these as well and set aside.
Introduce the minced ginger and garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute. Now it’s time to bring back the sauce you prepared earlier. Add the remaining cornstarch into the sauce.
Turn the heat to medium and reintroduce the chicken and mushrooms to the pan.
Stir everything together for approximately 3 minutes. Add in the green onions and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste!
Serve your delicious Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry hot. If you’d like, pair it with some steamy rice. Enjoy your culinary masterpiece!
Notes:
This Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry recipe can be easily customized according to your preference. You can add other veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for added crunch and nutrition, or switch out the chicken for tofu if you’re aiming for a vegetarian option.
To sum up, this Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry recipe is a surefire way to bring a flavorful and satisfying meal to your dinner table. Try it out today, and this might just become your family’s new favorite dish!
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Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 60 grams 4 tbsp of Cornstarch
- 120 milliliters 1/2 cup of cooking oil
- 1 cup of mushrooms
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 30 milliliters 2 tbsp of soya sauce
- 45 grams 3 tbsp of Brown Sugar
- 120 milliliters 1/2 cup of chicken stock
- 15 milliliters 1 tbsp of Sesame oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Initiate your culinary journey by preparing the savory sauce. Combine brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken stock, and soya sauce. Give it a good whisk and then set aside for later.
- Slice the chicken into delectable bite-sized pieces. Coat these pieces evenly with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Pour the cooking oil into the pan and heat it to a high temperature. Reduce it to medium-low and add the chicken. Fry until it achieves a golden brown hue, then remove it and set aside.
- Pour out excess oil from the pan. Next, sauté the mushrooms until they reach a deliciously browned state. Remove these as well and set aside.
- Introduce the minced ginger and garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute. Now it's time to bring back the sauce you prepared earlier. Add the remaining cornstarch into the sauce.
- Turn the heat to medium and reintroduce the chicken and mushrooms to the pan.
- Stir everything together for approximately 3 minutes. Add in the green onions and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste!
- Serve your delicious Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry hot. If you'd like, pair it with some steamy rice. Enjoy your culinary masterpiece!
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