Cumin-Scented Stir Fry

Name: Cumin-Scented Stir Fry
Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced; 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce divided; 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided; 3 tablespoons medium dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided; 2 tablespoons ginger minced peeled, divided; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or more to taste; 4 inches celery ribs; 1/4 leaves; 2 carrots peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup broccoli florets steamed or frozen; 1/2 white onion

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
3 tablespoons medium dry sherry or a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
2 tablespoons ginger minced peeled, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or more to taste
4 inches celery ribs
1/4 leaves
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets steamed or frozen
1/2 white onion

Directions

1

Slice chicken across the grain about 1/8 inch thick. Toss chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger and a pinch of salt. Allow to marinate while you chop the veggies.
2

Stir together rice wine, remaining soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
3

Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 tablespoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add chicken in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
4

Add remaining oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery, onion, broccoli and carrots then stir-fry 3 minutes, then add chicken and juices and stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
5

Serve on a bed of steamed rice or brown rice.