A fast Cantonese-style chicken and baby bok choy stir-fry with sweet Walla Walla onion and glossy ginger-garlic sauce, ideal for WA’s early July produce.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–$14 for the portions used, plus pantry sauces
Health notes: About 620 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from rice, and plenty of greens.
Drink pairing: Pair with chilled jasmine tea or a bright Sauvignon Blanc to cut through the savory oyster-soy glaze.
Details
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs12 oz, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick $4.49
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Organic Baby Bok Choy10 oz, quartered lengthwise and rinsed well $2.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $3.99
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice1/2 cup dry $3.69
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Organic Ginger Root1 tablespoon finely grated $3.99
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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Green Onions2, sliced; whites and greens separated $1.19
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Oyster sauce1 tablespoon
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Cornstarch2 teaspoons, divided
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Neutral cooking oil2 tablespoons
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Water3 tablespoons for sauce, plus rice cooking water
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice, then cook it with 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt; bring to a simmer, cover, cook 15 minutes, then rest off heat 10 minutes while you stir-fry.
- Prep the vegetables and aromatics: quarter and rinse the baby bok choy, thinly slice the Walla Walla onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and separate the sliced green onion whites from the greens.
- Toss the sliced chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, a pinch of pepper, and 1 teaspoon oil; let stand 8–10 minutes while you mix the sauce.
- In a small bowl, stir together the oyster sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot, add 1 tablespoon neutral oil, then sear the chicken in a single layer for 2–3 minutes without moving; stir-fry 2 minutes more until just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, then stir-fry the onion, bok choy stems, garlic, ginger, and green onion whites for 2 minutes; add bok choy leaves and cook 1–2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken and any juices to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss for 1–2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and coats everything; adjust with a splash of water if needed.
- Fluff the rice and divide between two shallow bowls, spoon the chicken and bok choy over the top, and finish with the green onion tops.