Stir-fries make the ultimate mid-week dinner option. They’re quick and easy to whip together, and super versatile. This collection of recipes is all about our favourite type of poultry; beautifully tender, protein-packed chicken. We’ve got heaps of different flavour combinations, from spicy chilli sauces to nutty satay blends. You’ll find recipes for Vietnamese-style larb, nasi goreng, chicken fried rice and tasty noodle dishes.
When it comes to stir-fries, preparation is key; our Test Kitchen experts have all the tips you need for stir-fry success!
Before you start cooking, make sure you’ve chopped up any vegetables and aromatics (onions, garlic, chilli), mixed up your sauces and marinaded any protein, ready to go.
If your wok isn’t non-stick, you’ll need to season it before you start cooking.
To do that, add a splash of oil and some salt, and place the wok over a high heat. When it starts to smoke, use some paper towel to wipe it clean.
Now your wok is seasoned and ready to use!
Step 1: Add some neutral oil, like grapeseed, vegetable of peanut oil, which all have a high smoke point. Once the oil shimmers on the surface, it’s hot enough to start stir-frying.
Step 2: Start with your proteins, cooking them in a couple of batches so that you don’t get a “stewed” effect. Transfer to a plate.
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Step 3: Stir-fry your aromatics, tossing quickly so as not to burn the garlic. Then add your harder vegetables, cooking for a couple of minutes.
Step 4: Return your meat back to the work along with the sauce and any leafy veg; cook until the veg has just started to wilt.
Step 5: Serve straight away, on a bed of steamed rice and with some fresh herbs sprinkled on top.
Using this technique will make sure that your veg stays crunchy, your protein tender and the whole process will stay quick and simple.
You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before for this recipe. Remove skin from chicken and cut the meat off the bone for your toddler. Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note
This tasty chicken noodle stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover vegies, and you can substitute for whatever you have on hand. Quick, healthy and budget-friendly.
Satay originated in Indonesia, and today features prominently in Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and African cuisines. This satay recipe is quick and deceptively simple, requiring few ingredients and minimal preparation and cooking time.
The food of Thailand takes first prize in the popularity stakes these days and no wonder: quick and easy to prepare, delicious recipes such as this are every cook’s dream
This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty! Full of delicious flavour and texture, this chicken fried rice is sure to become a family favourite in no time!
Fresh hokkien noodles are in the refrigerated food section of the supermarket. We used a frozen vegetable mix of baby corn, bamboo shoots, broccoli, green beans and carrot. Note
Embrace the wok and whip up this flavour-packed chicken stiry fry for your friends and family. Full of Vietnamese herbs and spices, rice noodles and toasted almonds, this is a delicious dish for any occasion.