Ingredients

• 150g (approx. 5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1/2g medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2g cloves garlic, minced
• 1g tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
• 1g teaspoon cornstarch
• 1g tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (plus 1g teaspoon for marinade)
• 1g teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/2g teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
• Pinch of white pepper
• 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil (e.g., canola, peanut, or avocado)
• Optional: 1 green onion, sliced for garnish

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the sliced chicken with 1 teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of white pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water (or broth) to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon of cooking oil in a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. Add the sliced onions to the same pan, adding a tiny splash more oil if needed. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and become translucent.
6. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the onions. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the onions, garlic, and ginger.
8. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk again (as cornstarch may settle) and pour it over the chicken and onions in the pan.
9. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes as the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and onions. Cook until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
10. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
11. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of steamed brown rice or quinoa for a complete healthy meal.