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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is so quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy week night ! Loaded with vegetables and with the distinct Thai taste this dish is always a winner.

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is so quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy week night ! Loaded with vegetables and with the distinct Thai taste this dish is always a winner

What’s not to love about stir-fries ? They are quick, easy and loaded with vegetables !

This Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is on the table in 25 minutes. Perfect for a busy week night dinner.

I think after meat/chicken etc loaded salads, stir-fries are our most go-to dinner recipes. Hubby still needs to help me in the kitchen, and when is called out for a job, I never know (or usually don’t!) what time he will be home.

Therefore, quick and easy recipes are the thing in our kitchen !

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is so quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy week night ! Loaded with vegetables and with the distinct Thai taste this dish is always a winner

My son is also always on the go and as much as he tries, giving a time to be home for dinner is not always the case. Fortunately a stir-fry can stand a while.

Simply a matter of re-heating the dish. The pasta is another story, obviously. But also not a train smash, I stir through a little bit of extra virgin Olive Oil and keep the pasta covered.

A quick re-heat when he gets home and the Stir-Fry is just as delicious as when served immediately after cooking.

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is so quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy week night ! Loaded with vegetables and with the distinct Thai taste this dish is always a winner

Can you use any vegetables in a stir-fry ?

Absolutely ! The only thing to keep in mind is to choose vegetables which will go well with your sauce. Most do in fact, so you do have a very wide variety to choose from. And that means, no two meals ever need be the same.

Does a stir-fry have to be saucy ?

Yes, and no. This is really a personal preference. You can always double a sauce recipe if you like a saucier stir-fry, or use as per the recipe. My own preference is that all the stir-fry ingredients need to be hugged in the sauce with a little bit left to drizzle over.

Do you have to use a wok ?

No, you don’t.  I prefer a wok, whether it be an electric wok or a stove top wok. However, for years I have used a standard, large and deep-ish, skillet to cook my stir-fries in. (Cast iron is the best !). As long as there is enough space to stir-fry your ingredients comfortably, it will be fine.

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If you have never made a stir-fry, you are really missing out ! Start with this easy Thai Chicken Stir-Fry and you will be hooked, and will most definitely start to try out your own vegetable (and meat!) varieties too.

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4 Servings/People indicate adult sized servings. The stir-fry is more than enough for up to 6 people – 2 adults and up to 4 younger kids.

A Stir-Fry is also very simple to double or even triple the ingredients. Have friends over during the warmer months ? Try out your barbecue’s wok attachment! Cut out the pasta, and serve the stir-fry with one or two simple salads. Nothing too much, as you want the stir-fry to be the star dish, right ?

 

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Linda Nortje
Thai Chicken Stir-Fry is so quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy week night ! Loaded with vegetables and with the distinct Thai taste this dish is always a winner.
4.97 from 29 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 People
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

SAUCE:

  • 2 TB Butter softened
  • 2 t Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 2 t Fresh Garlic crushed
  • 2 TB Soy Sauce
  • 2 TB Sweet Chili Sauce ( homemade or store-bought )
  • 2 TB Smooth Peanut Butter
  • 1 TB Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • cup Coconut Cream

STIR-FRY:

  • 3 TB Peanut Oil divided, ( or Sesame Oil )
  • 450 g Chicken Fillets cut into strips ( = 1 pound - boneless, skinless breast )
  • 300 g Stir-Fry Vegetables julienned ( 10 oz ) see note below

TO SERVE:

  • Sesame Seeds to sprinkle over ( optional )
  • sprigs Fresh Cilantro ( optional )

Instructions
 

SAUCE:

  • Combine all the Sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth - keep aside

STIR-FRY:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons Oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat - add the Chicken strips and stir-fry until done and just turning brown - pour over half of the Sauce and cook one more minute - remove from wok / skillet and keep aside
  • Use the remaining Oil in the wok / skillet and stir-fry the Vegetables 3-4 minutes - add the remaining Sauce and cook another minute
  • Add back the cooked Chicken and heat through

TO SERVE:

  • Sprinkle over the Sesame seeds and garnish with fresh Coriander sprigs (optional) - Serve !

Notes

Stir-Fry vegetables I prefer in this recipe :
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini 
  • Purple Cabbage
You can use just about any variety of vegetables which will go well with the Thai Sauce
Nutrition Facts
Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
Serving Size
 
4 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
571
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
 
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
764
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
437
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
90
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve over noodles or pasta of your choice.

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Tara

Monday 4th of June 2018

Such a delicious weeknight stir-fry! I love all the color from the vegetables. Definitely need to try this!

kim

Monday 4th of June 2018

I'm a huge fan of easy stir fry dinners and this one looks like such a winner! Love all of those yummy flavors!

Dawn - Girl Heart Food

Monday 4th of June 2018

We eat stir fry often because it tastes delicious and comes together so quickly! This one sounds wonderful! Hearty, delicious and nutritious - can't beat that!

Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

Monday 4th of June 2018

I love how easy and tasty a stir-fry can be, they really are ideal for midweek meals. And perfect for a busy family. Full of flavours and lots of goodness.

Nathan Wyper

Monday 4th of June 2018

love stir-frys there so quick and easy. Great for a weeknight meal this one looks delicious!

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