How Japanese cook a tasty Stir-Fry. Chicken Breast and Vegetables Stir-Fry

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a delicious Chicken Breast and Vegetable Stir-Fry, inspired by authentic Japanese cooking. It’s a simple dish that’s packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a flavorful stir-fry that serves two people.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Before you start cooking, gather and prepare all the ingredients.

Ingredients for Chicken Preparation

• 300g Chicken Breast
• 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Sake
• 1 Tbsp Potato Starch (Corn Starch or Tapioca Starch can be used)
• 2 pinches Salt

Ingredients for Vegetables

• 200g Cabbage (about 1/6 of a whole cabbage)
• 1/2 Carrot
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 60g Bean Sprouts
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 10g Fresh Ginger

Sauce Ingredients

Combine before cooking:

• 0.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1.5 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Sake

Potato Starch Slurry

Combine before cooking:

• 0.5 Tbsp Potato Starch (Corn Starch or Tapioca Starch can be used)
• 1 Tbsp Water

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
3. After 4 minutes, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

1. In the same frying pan, add another 1 Tbsp of cooking oil and increase the heat to medium.
2. Add the carrot strips and cook for about 1 minute until they start to soften.
3. Add the ginger strips and chopped garlic, cooking until fragrant (10 to 20 seconds).
4. Add the cabbage and bell pepper, stir-frying for 1.5 minutes until they begin to soften. Toss every 20 seconds to maintain heat.
5. Add the bean sprouts and season the vegetables with 2 pinches of salt, stir-frying for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 4: Combine Chicken and Sauce

1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, pushing the vegetables to one side.
2. Pour the prepared sauce into the empty space in the pan. Allow the sauce to sizzle and develop a smoky flavor.
3. Once the sauce comes to a boil, mix everything together, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce

1. Add the potato starch slurry to the pan and quickly mix everything thoroughly.
2. The sauce will thicken and coat all ingredients beautifully.
3. Sprinkle a pinch of ground black pepper to add a little spice, and mix once more.

Conclusion

Your tasty Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry is now ready to serve! Remember to leave a little crunch in the vegetables for enhanced flavor. Avoid adding salt too early to prevent sogginess. Enjoy this nutritious dish, and feel free to experiment with different vegetables or proteins in future stir-fries!