What’s for dinner
Spicy Chinese Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp artificial sweetener
½ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic minced
2 medium scallion chopped
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups cooked brown rice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using a small mixing bowl, combine vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, sweetener, ginger, and corn starch. Mix well. Set aside.
In a wok, or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
In the skillet or wok, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions. Stir-fry approx 2 minutes. Add in chicken. Cook until the chicken is browned approx 5 additional minutes.
Mix in the prepared sauce. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked, and the sauce thickens. Approx 3 additional minutes.
Serve over cooked brown rice.
I recently tried this Spicy Chinese Chicken recipe and found it to be both simple and satisfying for a weeknight dinner. One tip I’d add is to marinate the chicken pieces briefly in the mixture of soy sauce, white wine vinegar, and ginger before cooking—this helps deepen the flavors. When cooking, using a wok really makes a difference in stir-frying the garlic, scallions, and red pepper flakes to release their aroma quickly without burning them. I also like to swap the artificial sweetener for a natural option like honey or maple syrup for a more balanced sweetness in the sauce. This makes it more wholesome while keeping sugar levels moderate. Serving it over cooked brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, making it a complete meal that's both healthy and filling. For some extra variety, you can add vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas during the stir-fry stage. They add texture and brighten up the dish both visually and nutritionally. Spicy Chinese Chicken is a great adaptable recipe to customize with what you have on hand, and it’s a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or meal prepping for the week. The bold flavors from the ginger, soy, garlic, and red pepper flakes complement the tender chicken perfectly, creating a satisfying balance of heat and umami. Overall, this recipe is straightforward and quick, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy a flavorful Chinese-inspired dish without complicated steps or long cooking times.
