Best Kale And Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH KALE AND BOK CHOY



CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH KALE AND BOK CHOY image

Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick by 1/2-inch-wide pieces
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 bunch kale, stemmed and washed well in 2 rinses of water
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 to 6 scallions (1/2 bunch), cut on the diagonal in 1/2-inch lengths, dark green part separated
6 to 8 brussels sprouts, quartered (about 1/2 pound)
1 small or 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut in thin 2-inch strips
1/2 pound baby bok choy, cut in 1-inch slices
Freshly ground pepper
Rice, whole grains or noodles for serving

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 2. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the kale. Boil 1 minute, until just tender, and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the kale, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely. 3. Combine the remaining rice wine, the stock and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok. 4. Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain well in a colander. 5. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the white and light green pieces of scallions, the brussels sprouts and the red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for another minute. Add the chicken, the kale and the broth mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the green scallion ends. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles.

KALE AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Kale and Chicken Stir-Fry image

This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a weekday meal. There is lots of room in this recipe to add whatever vegetables you like to make it your own. Serve alone or with rice.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories     Chicken Stir-Fry

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sweet potato
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 bunch chopped kale
4 each mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
½ medium red onion, cut into bite-size pieces
½ zucchini, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons peanut sauce

Steps:

  • Lightly season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet, allow to cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Meanwhile, pierce sweet potato with a fork a few times and microwave until fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Remove and allow to cool; then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat oil in a wok, Dutch oven, or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add kale, season with salt and pepper, and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sweet potato, mini peppers, onion, zucchini, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and peanut sauce. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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