Zutaten für Barley And Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
- 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
- 1/4 cup Japanese Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated Fresh Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 teaspoons Molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Star Anise
- 1 1/4 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 1/2 lbs Broccoli, florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil
- 1 (8 ounce) can Water Chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 2 cups Cooked Barley
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 Scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pound Asian-style baked Tofu, cut into cubes (Vegetarian Option)
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Zubereitung von Barley And Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
- **Make the sauce:** In a bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, molasses, and red pepper flakes.
- **Prepare the chicken:** Slice the chicken into thin strips and place in a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and toss to coat. Set aside.
- **Prep the broccoli:** Cut the broccoli florets from the stalks (reserve stalks for another use). Cut the florets into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- **Stir-fry:** Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat.
- **Cook broccoli:** Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- **Add chicken and barley:** Stir in the marinated chicken, water chestnuts, cooked barley, and the remaining sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of water.
- **Finish cooking:** Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through (3-4 minutes).
- **Garnish and serve:** Stir in the sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Add more soy sauce to taste, if needed. Serve immediately.
- **Vegetarian Option:** Substitute 1 pound of Asian-style baked tofu, cut into cubes, for the chicken. Cook the tofu for only 1 minute before adding the sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
15g
Carbs
23g
