Dinner for 2
Honey Garlic Chicken Carrot Stir-Fry
$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
ChineseDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
$4.59 per serving$18.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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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