Stir-Fried Carrot and Chicken
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Stir-Fried Carrot and Chicken

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Stir-Fried Carrot and Chicken

About This Recipe

This delicious stir-fried chicken and carrots recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Tender chicken breast strips are marinated with salt, cooking wine, and cornstarch for an hour, ensuring juicy, succulent bites. Fresh carrots add a sweet crunch, while aromatic ginger, scallions, and garlic infuse the dish with rich, savory depth. The secret lies in the stir-frying technique—first cooking the chicken until just done, then softening the carrots in the same fragrant oil before combining everything for a final toss. A light seasoning of salt and soy sauce enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them. Easy to prepare yet packed with texture and taste, this dish is a fantastic weeknight dinner option that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken breast 200g
  • carrots 150g
The aromatics
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
  • scallions 2 stalks (30g)
  • garlic 3 cloves (5g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • edible oil 2 tbsp (total)
  • soy sauce 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the chicken breast, cut it into thin slices and then chop into strips.
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Step 2
Step 2
Add a little salt, a small spoon of cooking wine and cornstarch to the chicken strips.
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Step 3
Step 3
Mix well with hands, add a small spoon of edible oil and mix well again, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut the carrots into sections, slice them thinly and then chop into strips.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat the wok with cold oil, add ginger, scallions and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the chicken strips and stir-fry until they change color, then remove from the wok.
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Step 7
Step 7
Utilize the remaining oil in the wok, add the carrot strips and stir-fry until they become soft.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the chicken strips back in and stir-fry for a few more times.
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Step 9
Step 9
Add a little salt and a few drops of soy sauce to season, then remove from the wok.

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