Golden Stir-Fried Chicken with Lotus Buds

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A vibrant Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken and crisp lotus buds in a savory-sweet glaze. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, lotus buds, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a wok over high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 cup lotus buds and 1 red bell pepper, stir-fry for 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Return the chicken to the wok.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reduces and glazes the dish.

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