Stir Fried Chicken with Carrots and Spinach

By PineyCook

Healthy and quick stir fried chicken with carrots and spinach is a family favorite. The sesame oil and ginger add authentic stir fry flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 slices ginger
• 6 medium carrots, julienned or spiralized into long “noodles”
• 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 large handfuls of baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons oil, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar or honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger, and fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and slightly crisp. Add the chicken all in 1 layer, and allow to sear on one side for 1 minute.

Once seared, stir-fry the chicken for a few seconds, and then add the carrot noodles. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, and add an additional tablespoon of soy sauce, along with the scallions. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and then add the baby spinach.

Stir in the spinach until it’s just wilted (it should only take a few seconds). Serve, and top with more chopped scallions if desired!