Gluten-Free Chicken and Eggplant Stir-Fry

This Gluten-Free Chicken and Eggplant Stir-Fry is a delightful midnight dish that combines tender chicken with earthy eggplant, all tossed in a savory, gluten-free sauce. It's quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it perfect for a late-night craving.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, sliced thinly
• Eggplant - 1 medium, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the eggplant and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce, and drizzle with sesame oil. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle health.
• Rich in antioxidants and fiber from eggplant that promote digestive health.

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