Seven Flavor Chicken Recipe

Name: Seven Flavor Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari divided; 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into thin strips; 8 ounces rice vermicelli; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided; 1 medium carrots julienned; 1/4 pound snow pea pods trimmed, and julienned; 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions; 1 tablespoon ginger root; 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari divided
2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into thin strips
8 ounces rice vermicelli
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
1 medium carrots julienned
1/4 pound snow pea pods trimmed, and julienned
1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions
1 tablespoon ginger root
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Blend 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and sesame oil with cornstarch; stir in chicken.
2
Let stand 10 minutes.
3
Break vermicelli in half and cook according to package directions, omitting salt; drain and keep warm in large mixing bowl.
4
Dissolve sugar in remaining soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar; set aside.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat.
6
Add chicken and stir fry 3 minutes, remove.
7
Heat remaining vegetable oil in same pan.
8
Add carrot and snow peas;stir fry 1 minutes.
9
Add remaining 3 ingredients and stir fry 1 minutes longer.
10
Remove from heat; stir in chicken and venegar mixture.
11
Pour over vermicelli and toss together to combine.
12
Serve immediately.

481

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari divided, 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Seven Flavor 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seven Flavor Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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