Halal Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Halal Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

This Halal Chinese chicken stir-fry is a flavorful and nutritious dish featuring tender chicken pieces and crunchy vegetables cooked in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it balances protein and veggies with traditional Chinese flavors.

30 min
Medium
3 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10
Salty7/10
Sour0/10
Umami8/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, juicy chicken strips contrast with crisp-tender vegetables — carrots and bell pepper retain a pleasant bite. The sauce is glossy and slightly viscous from the cornstarch, coating ingredients without being heavy.

👃 Aroma

Pronounced garlic and fresh ginger top notes with toasty sesame and savory soy/oyster backbone. Overall aroma is warm and savory with a mild peppery edge from the white pepper.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Light jasmine or green tea, a chilled dry Riesling, or a crisp lager/pilsner; non-alcoholic option: sparkling water with a squeeze of lime.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed jasmine rice (or extra rice), quick cucumber salad or pickled vegetables for brightness, and a simple stir-fried bok choy or garlic green beans for additional greens.

Ingredients(17 items)

  • 1500 grams halal chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
  • 22 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 33 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 41 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 51 medium carrot (julienned)
  • 61 cup broccoli florets
  • 71 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 81 small onion (sliced)
  • 93 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure halal certified)
  • 101 tablespoon oyster sauce (halal certified)
  • 111 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 121 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 131/4 cup water
  • 141/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 151/4 teaspoon salt
  • 162 spring onions (chopped)
  • 171/2 cup cooked jasmine rice (to serve)

Nutrition Information(per serving)

350
Calories
38g
Protein
20g
Carbs
12g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced onion, carrot, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

  5. 5

    Push the vegetables to the side of the wok and add the chicken strips to the center. Stir-fry the chicken until it turns white and is nearly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

  7. 7

    Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.

  8. 8

    Season with white pepper and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  9. 9

    Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped spring onions over the top.

  10. 10

    Serve hot with 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice per serving.

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