Colorful Dragon Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, the Colorful Dragon Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly marinated chicken is stir-fried to juicy perfection alongside a medley of fresh veggies, including tri-color bell peppers, purple cabbage, and crisp snap peas, creating a gorgeous rainbow of textures and nutrients. The rich, umami-packed sauce—featuring a harmonious blend of hoisin, oyster sauce, and a touch of honey—is the ultimate companion to the lively mix of ingredients. Finished with fragrant garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds, this stir fry is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds as much as it nourishes your body.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 1 pound) chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large (sliced into strips) red bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into strips) yellow bell pepper
- 1 large (sliced into strips) green bell pepper
- 1.5 cups (shredded) purple cabbage
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks (chopped for garnish) green onion
- 1 tablespoon (for garnish) sesame seeds
- 4 servings (optional, for serving) white rice or noodles
Instructions
Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized strips. In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and the cornstarch. Add the chicken, toss to coat, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell peppers, shredding the cabbage, and trimming the ends off the snap peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with the purple cabbage and snap peas. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients in the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
Serve the Colorful Dragon Stir Fry hot over white rice or noodles if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 6410 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 284.9 g | 570% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4602 mg | 98% | |
*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.
