Sticky Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
If teriyaki chicken and balsamic brussels sprouts met up in the skillet, you’d get this quick weeknight stir-fry. Cubes of boneless chicken breasts and seared brussels sprouts are glazed in a sweet, savory, sticky mixture of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and maple syrup. The recipe is adaptable, too: Instead of brussels sprouts, any other vegetable you like in your stir-fries can be seared until crisp-tender, like broccoli florets, green beans or snow peas. For spice, add crushed red pepper or chopped garlic or ginger to the sauce. You can also make this vegan by using pressed, cubed tofu instead of chicken. Serve over steamed rice or sweet potatoes.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ¼cup soy sauce
- ¼cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼cup maple syrup
- 1tablespoon cornstarch
- 1pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces
- 3tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 1pound brussels sprouts, halved
- Salt
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, use a fork to stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the chicken and stir to coat.Step 2
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut sides down, season with salt and cook until browned underneath, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.Step 3
Stir the chicken and sauce once more, then add the mixture to the skillet and stir until the chicken is cooked through and glazed with sauce, 4 to 6 minutes. At first it will seem there might not be enough sauce, but the vegetables and chicken will release some liquid. If the sauce starts to burn on the bottom of the skillet, add a tablespoon of water.