Ginger-Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1 pound, sliced into thin strips
• Ginger: 3 tablespoons, minced
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Rice vinegar: 1/4 cup
• Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
• Green onions: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
• Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Toss to coat well.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken mixture and stir-fry until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add green onions and cook for an additional minute.
5. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful with a hint of sweetness
• Tender and juicy chicken
• Crunchy green onions
• American-style stir-fry with familiar ingredients

User Comments:

• "This stir-fry is so easy to make and tastes fantastic. The ginger and garlic really shine through."
• "I love that the chicken is so tender and the sauce is perfectly balanced."
• "I added some broccoli to this and it was even more delicious. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the chicken is sliced into thin strips so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
• Don't overcook the chicken or it will become tough.
• If you don't have cornstarch on hand, you can substitute all-purpose flour.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar to your taste preferences.