Dinner for 2

Honey Garlic Chicken Carrot Stir-Fry

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Carrot Stir-Fry
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional); 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper (optional); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup + 1 tbs vegetable oil - divided; to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 8 cloves garlic; 3 1/2 tsp fresh ginger; 6 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup sake; 1/2 cup honey; 1/8 tsp kosher salt; optional garnishes: sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds

$18.36for 440 minServes 2

Cornstarch-coated chicken stir-fries with carrot noodles in a glossy honey, soy, garlic, and ginger sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.18

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.59 per serving$18.36 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup + 1 tbs vegetable oil - divided
to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
8 cloves garlic
3 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
6 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
1/2 cup honey
1/8 tsp kosher salt
optional garnishes: sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds

Steps

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt and pepper, and coat it with cornstarch.
Peel the carrots into long ribbons, mince the garlic and ginger, and stir together the soy sauce, sake, and honey.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning until it reaches 165 F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, then add the remaining oil and cook the carrot ribbons for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Return the chicken, pour in the honey sauce, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.

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