Chicken with Bok Choy and Baby Corn

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Chicken with Bok Choy and Baby Corn
15 min.
4
385kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than this vibrant Chicken with Bok Choy and Baby Corn recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will leave your taste buds dancing.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delightful main course that serves four, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The tender, juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, infusing every bite with rich flavor. Paired with the crispness of bok choy and the sweetness of baby corn, this dish offers a wonderful balance of textures and tastes.

What’s more, the addition of straw mushrooms adds an earthy note that complements the other ingredients beautifully. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein while keeping fats and carbs in check, this meal is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it alongside fluffy white rice to soak up the delightful sauce, and you have a complete meal that’s sure to impress. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy a wholesome dish that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons sherry 
  • 14 ounce baby corns rinsed drained canned
  • 1.5 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • servings rice white
  • tablespoon ginger peeled finely chopped
  • pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar 
  • large garlic clove finely chopped
  • pound bok choy 
  • 15 ounce straw mushrooms rinsed drained canned

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut chicken across the grain into 1-inch-wide slices and toss with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then cook chicken in 1 layer, without stirring, 2 minutes.
  3. While chicken cooks, cut bok choy crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Add to chicken (do not stir) and cook, covered, until bok choy is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and sugar.
  5. Stir mushrooms, corn, Sherry mixture, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into chicken mixture and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened slightly and chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein33.06%
Fat31.35%
Carbs35.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.44
Glycemic Load
12.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.533478384433%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.54mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
9.82mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
4.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.69kcal
19.23%
Fat:14.17g
21.79%
Saturated Fat:2.56g
16.02%
Carbohydrates:36.19g
12.06%
Net Carbohydrates:28.73g
10.45%
Sugar:8.91g
9.9%
Cholesterol:107.73mg
35.91%
Sodium:1035.72mg
45.03%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:33.62g
67.23%
Vitamin A:10421.56IU
208.43%
Vitamin C:108.07mg
131%
Vitamin K:119.44µg
113.75%
Selenium:43.62µg
62.32%
Vitamin B6:1.14mg
56.89%
Folate:219.05µg
54.76%
Vitamin B3:9.69mg
48.45%
Phosphorus:451.65mg
45.16%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.61%
Potassium:1182.73mg
33.79%
Fiber:7.46g
29.83%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.7%
Vitamin B5:2.84mg
28.36%
Iron:4.92mg
27.36%
Magnesium:107.3mg
26.83%
Calcium:267.3mg
26.73%
Zinc:3.56mg
23.7%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.49%
Copper:0.32mg
16.12%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.1%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.07%
Source:Epicurious