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Three Cup Chicken

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp safflower oil or flavorless oil of your choice
  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 carrots sliced on the diagonal
  • 8 oz sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 c broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced on the diagonal

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 c. Coconut Aminos
  • 1/4 c. Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 c. Shaoshing Rice Wine or Dry Sherry To make this Whole 30 add chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into 1/4 inch pieces and sprinkle with 1 tablespon of arrowroot. Set aside until ready to cook.
  • Add half of the oil (1.5 tablespoons) to the wok or pan, heat over high heat until it starts to smoke
  • Add the broccoli, asparagus, and carrot.
  • Stir fry for 4 minutes then add 1 tbsp shaoshing rice wine. This helps cook the veg by steaming it.
  • Allow the veg to cook for an additional 2 minutes and then remove from the wok and place in a bowl. 
  • Add the remaining oil to the wok and heat until it begins to smoke. Add chicken.
  • Cook without disturbing 3-4 minutes.
  • combine the coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, shaoshing rice wine, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and arrowroot. Add to the pan.
  • Stir to combine. Cook for an additinal 4-6 minutes until the sauce begins to reduce.
  • Add the carrot, asparagus, mushroom, and broccoli back to the wok.
  • Stir Fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the scallions reserving some of the green ends for garnish.
  • Serve over a bed of jasmine or cauliflower rice
  • ENJOY!