Savory Soy-Glazed Chicken Breast Stir-fry
Pantry Raid! Quick and Delicious Soy-Glazed Chicken Breast Stir-fry Recipe Using Canned Chicken
This recipe transforms a canned chicken breast with an approaching expiration date into a delightful dish using ingredients from your refrigerator. It’s a super simple stir-fry perfect for a side dish with rice or a flavorful snack.
Main Ingredients- 1 can of plain chicken breast (drained)
- 5 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 Cheongyang peppers (finely chopped)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (cut diagonally)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for the dish. Finely chop the Cheongyang peppers to add a spicy kick, thinly slice the garlic to enhance the aroma, and slice the onion into thick strips.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and gently stir-fry until it becomes golden brown and fragrant. This step is crucial for building a savory base.
Step 3
Once the garlic aroma is released, add the sliced onion to the pan and stir-fry it with the garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and releases its natural sweetness.
Step 4
When the onion is about halfway cooked and softened, add the drained canned chicken breast to the pan. Stir to break up the chicken, and season lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the flavorful sauce. Combine 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup in the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to meld with the ingredients.
Step 6
Finally, add the chopped Cheongyang peppers and diagonally sliced green onions. Stir-fry briefly for another minute. The spiciness from the peppers and the fresh aroma of the green onions will balance the flavors beautifully. Once everything is well combined, turn off the heat to complete this delicious soy-glazed chicken stir-fry.
