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Ginger Chicken

main-course chicken

Servings

5 Servings

Prep time

15 Minutes

Cooking Time

8 Minutes

Calories

--- Kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger plus 1/4 cup julienned fresh ginger
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 4 large scallions (or 6 small), trimmed
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney, large pieces chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. Slice chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
  2. Toss with coriander, grated ginger, 2 teaspoons oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes (or longer, or overnight, in the refrigerator).
  4. Thinly slice white parts of scallions. Julienne green parts; set aside.
  5. Stir together chutney, broth and garlic in a small bowl.
  6. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a wok (or 12-inch nonstick skillet) over medium-high heat.
  7. Add scallion whites and julienned ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds.
  8. Add chicken and stir-fry until thoroughly cooked, 4 to 6 minutes.
  9. Add scallion greens and chutney mixture; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  10. Transfer to shallow bowls with hot cooked rice.
  11. Sprinkle with almonds (if using) and serve.