Easy Char Siu Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 0.5 cupBottled Char Siu sauce
• 2 cupsBroccoli florets
• 1 unitLarge red bell pepper
• 1 cupCarrots, julienned or shredded
• 1 cupSnap peas
• 3 clovesGarlic, minced
• 1 tablespoonFresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoonsVegetable or canola oil
• 2 tablespoonsSesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 unitGreen onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1/4 cup of the char siu sauce. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the bell pepper into thin strips, julienne or shred the carrots, and trim the ends of the snap peas. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.

   ⏱ 15 min
2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

   ⏱ 6 min
3. 3

   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the same wok. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broccoli florets and julienned carrots, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp. Then, add the sliced bell pepper and snap peas, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

   ⏱ 7 min
4. 4

   Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of char siu sauce and toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are well coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and slightly thicken.

   ⏱ 2 min
5. 5

   Remove the wok from heat. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

   ⏱ 1 min