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Quick Chicken Thigh Stir Fry

Quick Chicken Thigh Stir Fry: Flavor Packed in Minutes

Quick Chicken Thigh Stir Fry is a delicious meal that transforms an ordinary weeknight into something special in just a few minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs the star of your dish
For the Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion sliced thin
  • 1 medium Carrot cut into matchsticks
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Oil your favorite cooking oil
Optional Heat
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes/Chili Oil

Equipment

  • Non-Stick Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Coat your chicken thighs with cornstarch in a mixing bowl, ensuring even coverage. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Slice your onion and carrot into thin strips and set aside.
  3. Heat the Oil: Add a tablespoon of cooking oil to a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Remove chicken and stir-fry onions and carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Combine and Sauce: Return chicken to the pan, add soy sauce and rice wine, and toss for 2 minutes.
  7. Final Touches: Adjust seasoning as necessary and toss for an additional minute.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over rice or alongside noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies or sauces to customize this recipe.

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