Emerald Dragon Chicken Recipe 🐉🥦
Description: This Emerald Dragon Chicken recipe is a labor of love, a culinary collaboration between my husband and me. Inspired by our love for Thai dragon and bird chiles, this dish is not for the faint-hearted. While I initially considered naming it “Enter the Dragon,” the vibrant emerald hue and the abundance of healthy vegetables led us to settle on “Emerald Dragon Chicken.” This stir-fry is a delightful explosion of flavors that you’re sure to enjoy!
- Category: One Dish Meal 🍲
- Keywords: Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Stir Fry, Easy, Inexpensive 🥢
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 276.1
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 34.2mg
- Sodium: 1455.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugar: 16.4g
- Protein: 23.9g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 2 |
| Broccoli florets | 10 |
| Napa cabbage | 1 |
| Green onion | 3 |
| Garlic | 1 |
| Ginger | 8 |
| Fresh cilantro | 2 tbsp |
| Soy sauce | 12 tbsp |
| Rice wine | 1/4 cup |
| Dry sherry | 1/4 cup |
| Cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/4 tsp |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Chop the broccoli into florets, shred the Napa cabbage, and thinly slice the green onions. Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the fresh cilantro.
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Cooking:
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chiles, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry until they are cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
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Vegetables:
- Add a small amount of oil to the wok if needed, then add the broccoli florets and shredded Napa cabbage. Stir-fry the vegetables, adding a splash of water if necessary to aid in cooking. Be cautious not to add too much water, as it can make the sauce watery later on. Cook until the broccoli and cabbage are crisp-tender.
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Final Steps:
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok, along with the spinach and sliced green onions. Cook until the spinach wilts, which should take about 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice wine, dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, and cayenne pepper to make the sauce. Pour this mixture into the wok, stirring to coat everything evenly. Allow the sauce to thicken, adding more cornstarch mixed with water if needed.
- Once everything is well-coated and the sauce has thickened, add the chopped fresh cilantro and mix well.
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Serving:
- Serve the Emerald Dragon Chicken hot, alongside steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal experience.
This Emerald Dragon Chicken stir-fry is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy kick from the chiles. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish with your loved ones, and savor every bite of this culinary masterpiece! 🍽️✨
