Garlic Chicken with Cucumber

Stir-fried chicken breast cubes and salted cucumber with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chilli bean sauce.

Healthy Chicken Quick High Protein Stir-Fry Low Carb

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

226.3

kcal / serving

905.2 kcal total

Carbs

4.6g

per serving

18.5 g total

Fat

10.5g

per serving

42.1 g total

Protein

27.7g

per serving

110.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Light Soy Sauce

adds saltiness

tsp

Chilli Bean Sauce

or chilli powder

Liquids

tbsp

Shaoxing Wine

or dry sherry

Meat

450

Chicken Breasts

boneless, skinned, cut into 2.5cm cubes

NutsSeeds

tsp

Salt

for drawing out moisture

1.5

tbsp

Garlic

finely chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Groundnut Oil

for stir-frying

tsp

Sesame Oil

for finishing

Vegetables

450

Cucumber

peeled, seeded, cubes

tbsp

Spring Onions

finely chopped

Method

Cut the chicken into 2.5cm cubes.

Peel and seed the cucumber, cut into 2.5cm cubes, salt, and drain for 20 minutes.

Rinse the cucumber in cold water and blot dry with kitchen paper.

Heat a wok or large frying pan until very hot.

Add the groundnut oil and stir-fry the chicken cubes for a few seconds.

Add garlic, spring onions, soy sauce, wine, and chilli sauce then stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add the cucumber cubes and sesame oil then stir-fry for another 3 minutes.