Description
This Classic Chicken Stir Fry Marinade recipe offers a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, creating tender, flavorful chicken pieces ideal for any stir fry dish. The marinade uses simple Asian-inspired ingredients such as light soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and cornstarch to tenderize the chicken and give it a glossy, silky coating when cooked.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
Marinade
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce (Kikkoman recommended)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces to ensure quick and even cooking during the stir fry.
- Mix the marinade: In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, honey, and freshly minced garlic. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch and honey are completely dissolved.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to permeate and the cornstarch to tenderize the meat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil, then stir fry the marinated chicken pieces until cooked through and glossy, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
- You can adjust the honey quantity for more or less sweetness according to your taste.
- This marinade can be used with other proteins like beef or tofu for variety.
- Use light soy sauce to keep the flavor balanced and not overly salty.
