Stir-Fried Chicken with Carrot
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Stir-Fried Chicken with Carrot

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

About This Recipe

This savory Stir-Fried Chicken with Carrots is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breast strips are marinated with salt, cooking wine, and cornstarch for an irresistibly juicy texture, then stir-fried with aromatic ginger, scallions, and garlic for a fragrant base. Crisp carrot strips add a sweet crunch, balancing the dish beautifully. The key to this recipe is the marination process, ensuring the chicken stays moist and absorbs all the rich flavors. A final touch of soy sauce enhances the umami taste without overpowering the natural sweetness of the carrots. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy a protein-packed meal with minimal effort. Perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying dinner!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken breast 200g
  • carrots 150g
The aromatics
  • ginger 10g
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • garlic 2 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt ½ tsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • edible oil 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the chicken breast and cut it into thin slices, then cut 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 your 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, then cut into thin slices and 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
Use 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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