Easy Asian Skillet Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Asian Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts (cut into about 1-inch cubes); salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for heat); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 6 green onions, chopped; 3 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger (you can add in more or less if desired); 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; cooked white rice

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts (cut into about 1-inch cubes)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for heat)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped
3 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger (you can add in more or less if desired)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
cooked white rice

1
Place the chicken cubes in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
2
Add in 1/2 cup cornstarch; toss until the chicken cubes are well coated.
3
Place the chicken in a colinder and shake off an excess cornstarch.
4
In a small bowl mix together chicken broth and 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; whisk until smooth, then add in the rice vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar; whisk well to combine.
5
In a large heavy skillet (or wok) heat the 1/3 cup oil until very hot (about 5 minutes).
6
Add in the chicken cubes and fry until JUST cooked though, stirring with a wooden spoon (about 6 minutes).
7
Using a slotted spoon remove the chicken to a bowl.
8
Pour off some of the fat (leave about 2 tablespoons in skillet).
9
Add in green onions, ginger, fresh garlic and red bell pepper; stir-fry over high heat until the bell pepper is crisp-tender (about 2 minutes).
10
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet or wok; add in the broth mixture and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
11
Serve with cooked 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts (cut into about 1-inch cubes), salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for heat), 1/2 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Easy Asian Skillet Chicken 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.

Easy Asian Skillet Chicken

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