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freshly made oyster sauce chicken in a white serving platter garnished with some basil.
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Oyster Sauce Chicken

This Oyster Sauce Chicken recipe will elevate your everyday meals to something truly special. Imagine tender, juicy strips of chicken, marinated and seared to perfection, combined with the crisp vibrancy of bell peppers and snow peas, all brought together in a glossy, flavorful oyster sauce glaze that's both savory and subtly sweet. All ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken in oyster sauce, oyster sauce chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon garlic ginger paste if you don't have this, fresh garlic and ginger work
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Stir Fry

  • 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into small strips
  • ½ medium red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ medium yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas a handful, ends trimmed
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oyster sauce, garlic and ginger paste, soy sauces, rice wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Separate half of this mixture into a smaller bowl and dilute it with water. Set aside.
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  • Submerge the chicken strips in the remaining marinade in a large bowl. Ensure every piece is coated evenly and let it rest for approximately 10 minutes.
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  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Introduce the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and sauté until they are cooked through and have obtained a slight browning. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve it for later.
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  • In the same skillet, sauté the onions until they become translucent. If necessary, add more oil. Next, incorporate the sliced bell peppers and trimmed snow peas, along with the reserved marinade from the small bowl. Stir frequently and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
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  • Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the skillet and thoroughly mix it with the vegetables and sauce.
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  • Dish out the chicken over a bed of rice and garnish with basil for a final touch.

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Notes

  1. Nutritional information does not include rice.
  2. Marinating Time: While 10 minutes is the minimum, you can marinate the chicken up to overnight for more intense flavor.
  3. Vegetable Variations: Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies, such as broccoli or snap peas.
  4. Protein Substitution: Try this recipe with shrimp or tofu for a change!
  5. Serving Suggestion: This dish is perfect over jasmine or basmati rice, and even better the next day as leftovers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg