Caramelized Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful stir fry with caramelized onions and chicken, inspired by Malaysian cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 cups caramelized onionsstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oilfor stir-frying
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 piece gingergrated
- ●2 tbsp soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 tsp fish sauceoptional
- ●1/4 tsp chili flakesoptional
- ●1 cup snow peasfresh or frozen
- ●1/4 cup scallionschopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the snow peas to the skillet and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili flakes (if using).
- 8
Add the caramelized onions to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 9
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the flavors have melded together.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.