Whole Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 15 garlic cloves (whole, peeled)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
• 2 tbsp water (for steaming garlic)
• 2 cup cooked rice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and set the sauce aside.

2. 2

   Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the whole peeled garlic cloves to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until they begin to take on some color.

4. 4

   Pour in a small amount of water (about 2 tablespoons) and cover the pan with a lid. Let the garlic steam for a few minutes until the cloves are tender.

5. 5

   Remove the tender garlic cloves from the pan and set them aside.

6. 6

   In the same pan, add the chicken pieces. Increase the heat slightly and brown the chicken for a few minutes until cooked through and golden.

7. 7

   Add the cooked garlic cloves back into the pan with the chicken.

8. 8

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and garlic.

9. 9

   Stir-fry the mixture constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and garlic evenly.

10. 10

    Serve the stir fry immediately over a fresh bowl of rice or enjoy it on its own.

Notes

The technique of steaming the garlic cloves with a bit of water ensures they are soft and buttery inside rather than crunchy or burnt. You can adjust the number of garlic cloves based on your preference.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• stir-fry
• garlic
• easy dinner
• high-protein
• asian-inspired