Spicy Green Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Spicy Green Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 lb chicken thighs or breast, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 4 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced or ground; 1 tsp ginger, minced or ground; 1/2 lb green beans, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 medium bell peppers, chopped; 3-5 jalapeños, diced; 3-4 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp vinegar; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp MSG (optional)

January 17, 2022fuajia

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This week’s recipe is a tasty, savory, spicy green chicken stir fry. I say a lot of my recipes are easy to make but this one is probably one of the easiest. It is simple, packed with vegetables and delicious with a nice little kick that will surely rev up your metabolism.

Just like last week’s recipe, this spicy green chicken stir fry is one I created in my college days. The goal was to make a nutritious and quick dish that was also tasty and satisfying. That is what this recipe is. After chopping the chicken and all the veggies, all you are doing is popping ingredients into a hot pan and the recipe is complete in about 15 minutes. One of the things that also makes this recipe so special is the added heat from the jalapeños. This recipe is not the same without that spiciness.

Some Tips

Chop, dice and mince all your ingredients before you start cooking. Everything cooks really fast so you want all your ingredients ready to go.
I suggest using skinless and boneless chicken thighs for this stir fry. They tend to be juicier and harder to overcook but of course you can use chicken breast as well.
Like I mentioned, the recipe is not the same without jalapeños but if you do not like heat, try using one jalapeño. There will be hardly any heat but you will still get some of the jalapeño flavor. Oh the other hand if you love heat, you can even add more than I suggest. I used 4 and I wished I had used at least one more.
Another thing you will notice is the addition of MSG to this recipe. MSG enhances the umami flavor in foods so though this is a nice addition, it is totally optional. If you do not have MSG on hand, don’t feel obliged to get it in order to make this recipe. For those who are skeptical about MSG, think of it like salt; it is found naturally in some foods and is good in moderation.
I serve this with steamed white rice but you can also serve it with fried rice or with noodles.

Spicy Green Chicken Stir Fry

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Servings 5

Author fuajia

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1 lb chicken thighs or breast, chopped
1 small onion, diced
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced or ground
1 tsp ginger, minced or ground
1/2 lb green beans, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, chopped
3-5 jalapeños, diced
3-4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar
salt to taste
1/2 tsp MSG optional

Instructions

Heat oil in large pan over medium high heat.
Sprinkle some salt over chicken (about 1/2 a teaspoon) then add chicken to the pan mixing occasionally so it cooks evenly and doesn't stick.
When chicken is white and beginning to brown (about 2 minutes of cooking) stir in onions followed by mushrooms.
When onions are getting translucent and mushrooms have softened, mix in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Next stir in green beans followed by the peppers, jalapeños and zucchini.
Add soy sauce, vinegar and MSG if using. Stir to coat completely.
You can taste for salt at this point and add some if needed. Let it cook until veggies are slightly tender and not over cooked, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Mix in scallions and let it cook for another minute then turn heat off.
Serve immediately over steamed white rice or side of your choice.

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