Drumstick and Carrot Stir-Fry
Tender
chicken drumsticks and crisp carrots tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce - a
perfect weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 15
Minutes
- Cook Time: 20
Minutes
- Total Time: 35
Minutes
- Category: Main
Dish
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Dietary: Can be
made gluten-free
Ingredients
→ Protein
- 4 chicken drumsticks,
skinless
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
(or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
→ Vegetables
- 2 large carrots, peeled
and julienned (cut into thin strips)
- 1 medium onion, thinly
sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger,
minced
→ Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
(or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon oyster
sauce (optional, or substitute with hoisin sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey or
brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup water or chicken
broth
→ For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable
oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
(for garnish, optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
(for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 01
- Marinate the
drumsticks: In a bowl, mix drumsticks with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and
cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
Step 02
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil
in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the drumsticks and
cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all
sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 03
- In the same skillet,
add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds
until fragrant. Add onions and carrots, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until
slightly softened.
Step 04
- Return the drumsticks
to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture (soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey,
sesame oil, and water). Stir well to coat everything evenly.
Step 05
- Cover and simmer for
8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the drumsticks are fully cooked
and the sauce has thickened.
Step 06
- Garnish with sesame
seeds and green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a
pinch of red chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Substitute chicken
drumsticks with chicken thighs or tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust sauce sweetness
or saltiness to taste.
Tools You'll Need
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
Allergy Information
- Contains soy (use
tamari for gluten-free)
- Contains sesame
(optional, can be omitted)
- Check oyster sauce for
shellfish allergens if needed
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