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Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry

This chicken and shrimp stir fry recipe is loaded with sweet, tangy, and hot flavors. It's a classic dish and an easy recipe for chicken and shrimp stir fry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1” cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 4 oz broccoli florets
  • 4 oz cauliflower florets
  • ¼ cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup carrot slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Sauce

  • ½ cup tamari soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoon water whisked cornstarch slurry

Garnish

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
  • Heat a wok over medium high heat.

Prepare the sauce.

  • Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
  • While that heats, combine tamari, rice wine, hoisin, lemon juice, chili paste, and honey in a bowl with a pour spout. I usually use a measuring cup.
  • Whisk until blended.
  • Pour into the saucepan with ginger and garlic. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, dice the chicken and add to a large mixing bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon avocado oil, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add to the wok and stir fry for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
  • Add the shrimp to a large mixing bowl. Toss with remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Add to the wok and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Remove shrimp from the wok and set aside.
  • Once the sauce is boiling remove the lid and whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, and remove from heat. Set aside. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Add half the vegetables and stir.
  • Add remaining vegetables and stir fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and chicken.
  • Pour in the sauce. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve. Enjoy every bite.

Notes

    • Be sure not to overcook the shrimp. Cook them for no longer than specified in the recipe or they'll get tough and rubbery. When cooked, shrimps most should resemble the letter C.
    • When stir frying, constantly move the food around to avoid burning while cooking at medium high heat.
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Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 2057mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4087IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg