Chicken and Papaya Stir Fry
Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken and Papaya Stir Fry—a quick, 30-minute recipe that's as wholesome as it is delicious! Juicy chicken breast is stir-fried to golden perfection alongside sweet, tender chunks of ripe papaya and crisp red bell pepper for a dynamic blend of textures and flavors. Aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil add depth, while a velvety stir-fry sauce made with soy and oyster sauce ties it all together. This colorful dish not only comes together effortlessly in one pan but also offers a unique tropical twist on classic stir-fry. Serve it hot over steamed rice or noodles for a family-friendly dinner that's loaded with fresh produce and irresistible umami flavor. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe checks all the boxes for quick, healthy, and utterly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 medium ripe papaya
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
Peel and de-seed the ripe papaya, then cut it into medium-sized cubes.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions into small pieces, separating the white parts from the green parts.
Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until combined to make the stir-fry sauce.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until cooked through and lightly browned.
Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the papaya cubes and the white parts of the green onion to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, being careful not to overcook the papaya to retain its texture.
Pour the stir-fry sauce into the pan and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and garnish with the green onion tops.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
