| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 498 | 14g | 3g | 32g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 9g | 3g | 66g | 1.2g |
There’s something about a good stir fry that can’t be beaten. The sizzling, the aroma, the vibrant colors of the vegetables, and the lean, tender
chicken. Our Chicken and White Onion Stir Fry recipe brings together humble ingredients to create a masterpiece of taste and nutrition. Much like a blank canvas that calls for innovation, cooking with stir-fry invites reinvention of classical techniques.
The Beauty of Simplicity
Strip away the complexity, and you find a recipe that exudes simplicity and honesty. This recipe doesn’t call for exotic components or esoteric culinary techniques. Working with my upbringing where flavor is derived from quality ingredients, we’re transporting from Montana plains to a culinary wonderland where each flavor sings.
Health Inspires the Taste
Let’s not put health benefits on the back burner, shall we? Despite its almost deceptive simplicity, the Chicken and White Onion Stir Fry is packed with essential nutrients. Chicken – an excellent source of lean protein essential for muscle growth and repair. Onions are loaded with antioxidants and provide Vitamin C, fiber, and folic acid. Not to mention red bell peppers that jump in with a load of Vitamin C and Vitamin A; snow peas that are high in fiber, and vitamin K. Garlic and ginger, apart from their well-known health benefits, raise the dish’s flavor profile.
Flexible for the Imaginative
This Chicken and White Onion Stir Fry recipe is also an amazing base for a plethora of variations. If you wish for an Asian flair, it can work wonderfully with a side of dumplings. You can also think about shaking up the taste with different sauces. If you fancy an Italian twist, pair it with bruschetta – the strong flavors of garlic and tomato will make an excellent companion.
This dish also has similarities to my favorite Bison Stir Fry Recipe from Bon Appétit, although the bison meat presents a more robust flavor.
Sharing this Chicken and White Onion Stir Fry recipe isn’t simply sharing a recipe, it is an invitation to explore and reinvent – to add a little more of this, a dash less of that, or to introduce a whole new ingredient to the stir-fry. It’s about creating something that resonates on your tastebuds and nourishes your body. It’s about finding joy in the simplicity of food.
What You’ll Need
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 large white onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
- 1 cup of snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Method
Step One
Start by prepping all of your ingredients. Slice your chicken breasts into thin strips and set them aside. Thinly slice your 2 large white onions and 1 red bell pepper. Mince your 3 cloves of garlic and 1 inch piece of ginger.
Step Two
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step Three
Add your thinly sliced onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent and the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
Step Four
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of chicken broth until it forms a slurry. Set aside.
Step Five
Add the sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup of snow peas to the pan and stir. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are just beginning to soften.
Step Six
Pour the chicken broth and cornstarch mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, into the pan with the chicken and vegetables. Stir the contents of the pan until everything is well coated in the sauce.
Step Seven
Continue to cook the stir fry until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
Step Eight
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve your Chicken and White Onion Stir Fry warm, preferably over cooked rice. Enjoy your meal!
