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Super quick and simple Chicken Stir-Fry ($1.38 / serving)
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Super quick and simple Chicken Stir-Fry ($1.38 / serving)


Super quick and simple Chicken Stir-Fry ($1.38 / serving)

by ink_fish_jr

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  1. ink_fish_jr

    **Ingredients and Approx Costs for 1 (Aldi/Walmart prices):**

    * Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless): 150g (~1 thigh) – $0.80
    * Rice: 75g (~1/3 cup uncooked) – $0.05
    * Onion: 1/4 medium onion – $0.05
    * Capsicum (bell pepper): 1/4 pepper – $0.20
    * Ginger: 1 tsp, minced – $0.05
    * Soy sauce: 1 tbsp – $0.04
    * Cornstarch: 1 tsp – $0.01
    * Sesame oil: 1 tsp – $0.08
    * Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp – $0.02
    * Honey: 1 tsp – $0.05
    * Total cost: $1.43 per serving

    **Instructions:**

    1. Marinate/velvet the chicken: Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes
    2. Cook the rice: Rinse the rice and cook according to the package instructions
    3. Heat oil: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
    4. Sauté garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 20 seconds.
    5. Cook chicken: Add the velveted chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned
    6. Cook veggies\: Add sliced onion and capsicum, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender and chicken is cooked through. (Sometimes I like to just add a bit of water and put cover/lid on the pan and just let the steam cook through)
    7. Finish with soy sauce: Pour in 1 tbsp of soy sauce, stir everything together, and serve over rice. If you want to make the sauce thicker, add a bit more Cornstarch

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