Stir-fry with Minced Chicken and Vegetables

Minced Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) minced (ground) chicken

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, snap peas, cabbage)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or low-sodium)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for sauce)

• Black pepper or chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add garlic and ginger; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add minced chicken. Break it up and cook until no longer pink.

4. Add vegetables and stir-fry 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. Stir in soy sauce and oyster/hoisin sauce.

6. Add cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce; cook 1–2 minutes.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serving Ideas

• Over steamed rice or fried rice

• With noodles

• In lettuce wraps (light and fresh)

Easy Variations

• Spicy: Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce

• Garlicky: Double the garlic

• Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice