Cumin-Scented Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Cumin-Scented Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced; 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce divided; 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided; 3 tablespoons medium dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided; 2 tablespoons ginger minced peeled, divided; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or more to taste; 4 inches celery ribs; 1/4 leaves; 2 carrots peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup broccoli florets steamed or frozen; 1/2 white onion

Servings: persons

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
3 tablespoons medium dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
2 tablespoons ginger minced peeled, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or more to taste
4 inches celery ribs
1/4 leaves
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets steamed or frozen
1/2 white onion

1
Slice chicken across the grain about 1/8 inch thick. Toss chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger and a pinch of salt. Allow to marinate while you chop the veggies.
2
Stir together rice wine, remaining soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
3
Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 tablespoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add chicken in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
4
Add remaining oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery, onion, broccoli and carrots then stir-fry 3 minutes, then add chicken and juices and stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
5
Serve on a bed of steamed rice or brown rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced, 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce divided, 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided, 3 tablespoons medium dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Scented Stir Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin-Scented Stir Fry

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