Ginger Chicken & Bok Choy Skillet with Peppery Potatoes
This colorful stovetop stir-fry brings a different flavor profile to the week with gingery chicken, crisp bok choy, sweet peppers, and a quick pan sauce over potatoes for a hearty twist. It’s practical, fast, and built around seasonal WA produce plus strong sale value.
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- Simple Truth Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $4.49/lb sale
- Bok Choy 1 lb $2.77/lb sale
- Kroger Tri-Color Bell Peppers 20 oz bag, use about 3 peppers $3.99
- Spice World Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag 1 tbsp grated $3.99
- Garlic 2 cloves $0.69 each
- Kroger Gold Potatoes 1 lb $3.99 sale
- Jumbo White Onion 1/2 lb $0.99/lb
- Simple Truth Organic Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1/2 cup $1.79 sale
- Pantry: soy sauce, oil, cornstarch or flour, salt, pepper as needed pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Simple Truth Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! ($4.49/lb sale) by cutting into bite-size strips. Season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Scrub 1 lb Kroger Gold Potatoes ($3.99 for 5 lb bag; about $0.80 used) and cut into small 1/2-inch cubes so they cook quickly. Thinly slice 1/2 lb Jumbo White Onion (about $0.50). Slice about 3 peppers from the Kroger Tri-Color Bell Peppers bag ($3.99; about $1.80 used). Trim and chop 1 lb Bok Choy ($2.77/lb sale), keeping stems and leaves separate. Grate 1 tbsp peeled ginger from the bag ($3.99; about $0.30 used) and mince 2 cloves Garlic from 1 bulb ($0.69 each bulb; about $0.15 used).
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 lb diced potatoes and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until browned and tender. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Add another 1 tbsp oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb chicken thigh strips and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the potatoes.
- Add the sliced 1/2 lb onion and sliced peppers from the Kroger Tri-Color Bell Peppers bag to the skillet. Stir-fry 3 minutes. Add the chopped bok choy stems and cook 2 minutes more. Add the bok choy leaves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and minced 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir together 1/2 cup Simple Truth Organic Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth ($1.79 sale carton; about $0.45 used), 2 tbsp soy sauce from the pantry, and 1 tsp cornstarch or flour from the pantry. Pour into the pan and simmer 1-2 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken and potatoes to the skillet and toss for 1 minute to coat everything in the ginger-garlic sauce. Taste and add more pepper or a splash more soy sauce if needed.
- Serve hot in shallow bowls. This is excellent with Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-14
Health notes: About 500-620 calories per serving. Lean protein, lots of vegetables, and a moderate starch portion. Rich in vitamin C from peppers and bok choy; keep sodium in check by seasoning lightly and using broth instead of bottled sauce.
Drink pairing: Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling handles ginger and pepper sweetness especially well, while Sauvignon Blanc gives a fresher, sharper contrast to the bok choy and garlic.