Description
Bok Choy Chicken is a healthy, flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken breasts, crisp bok choy, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups bok choy, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the leaves to wilt and soften.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Stir everything together, letting it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or soy sauce as desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For a heartier dish, add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms.
Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
To make it spicier, increase red pepper flakes or add fresh chili pepper.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce and leave out the oyster sauce for a gluten-free version.
Drizzle a little honey for added sweetness, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
