Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Recipes

Ginger chicken stir fry has a very gingery aroma that entices your hunger pangs. It is a quick and easy to make recipe. These chicken recipes are not only delicious, aromatic and full of flavor, but also double up as easy healthy chicken recipes. You can serve ginger chicken stir fry with vegetables and rice. Many people also enjoy this dish as a leftover lunch next day. In this article you will learn some tasty recipes that will make your taste buds water.

Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 cups hot cooked regular long-grain white rice

Method of Preparation

In a bowl, mix cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger till it reaches a smooth consistency and then keep aside. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry, till it is brown and done. Remove chicken and set aside. In the remaining oil, add broccoli, carrots and onion and stir-fry until tender-crisp over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until mixture boils and thickens. Keep stirring constantly. Return the stir fried chicken to skillet and heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot over rice, if desired.

Smoky Hot Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients

• 1 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
• 10 dried red chilies
• cup finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Method of Preparation

In a medium bowl, toss the chicken, cornstarch and wine and allow it to stand for an hour. In a wok, heat the oil and add the chilies and stir-fry them over moderate heat. Fry till they begin to darken after about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chillies to a plate. When the oil in the wok is shimmering, add half of the chicken and stir-fry over high heat. Fry for about 3 minutes, till the chicken pieces are lightly browned and cooked thoroughly. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the chilies. Similarly, fry the remaining chicken. Once done, return the chicken and chilies to the wok and add the chopped ginger. Cook till fragrant, for about 1 minute. Then add the brown sugar and stir-fry till the chicken is lightly caramelized for about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar and chives to the sauce and stir-fry until the sauce is just thickened, for about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• cups thinly sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cup julienne-cut yellow squash
• 1 cup red bell pepper strips
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• Lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy Sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Method of Preparation

Sprinkle black pepper over the chicken. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and 1 tablespoon ginger, and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Then remove from pan and keep warm. In a pan heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add squash and bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon minced ginger, lemon rind and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add the chicken and honey mixture to pan and stir-fry for 4 minutes till chicken is done. Serve.

These were some quick chicken dinner ideas that will make your dinner special. Do not worry about leftovers as ginger chicken stir fry tastes good even the next day. I hope you have a great dinner with the delicious tasting and aromatic recipes.