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Plum Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry: Quick & Flavorful Delight! 🍗🥢
Chicken with Plum Sauce Recipe 🍗🥢
Overview:
This Chicken with Plum Sauce recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that come together in just 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal with loved ones, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings with its tender chicken strips coated in a luscious plum sauce. Let’s dive into the recipe and get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plum preserves
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- Peanut oil, for stir-frying
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 136.2
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 34.7mg
- Sodium: 317.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 14.6g
Recipe Yield:
- Serves: 4
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slice Chicken: Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips. This will ensure quick and even cooking. |
| 2 | Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix together the plum preserves, soy sauce, minced ginger, and half of the chicken broth. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or for even more flavor, marinate it for a few hours or overnight. |
| 3 | Stir-Fry Chicken: Heat a small amount of peanut oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken strips and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are lightly browned and cooked through. |
| 4 | Add Plum Sauce: Pour in the remaining chicken broth and plum preserves into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to slightly thicken. |
| 5 | Thicken Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. |
| 6 | Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chicken with plum sauce hot, garnished with some sliced green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken with Plum Sauce with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal! |
Recipe Notes:
- For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic or chili flakes to the marinade.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the plum sauce by adding more or less plum preserves.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can increase the amount of cornstarch in the slurry.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to suit your serving needs.
Now, gather your ingredients and let’s whip up this mouthwatering Chicken with Plum Sauce dish in no time! Happy cooking! 🍽️✨
