Tender Chicken and Cucumber Stir Fry | Healthy Cantonese Home-Style Dish

Prep Time 準備時間 10 mins
Cook Time 烹調時間 10 mins
Total Time 總時間 20 mins
Cooking Method 烹調方法:
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Difficulty 難易等級: Beginner
Description

This Chicken and Cucumber Stir Fry is a quick and healthy Cantonese home-style recipe with tender chicken, crisp cucumber, and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients
    Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Chicken thighs or chicken breast (Cut sliced)
  • 1 Cucumber (Cut into strips)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Cut into strips)
  • 3 Slices Ginger (Cut into strips)
  • 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
    • Marinade
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • ½ Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Cornstarch
  • A pinch White pepper
  • 1 Tsp Cooking Wine (Optional)
    • Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • ½ Tsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Water
  • A pinch Sesame Oil
Steps
  1. 1
    Marinate the chicken

    Soak the chicken in cold water for 5–10 minutes before cooking. This helps remove any residual blood and impurities, reducing unwanted odors while giving the chicken a cleaner taste. Drain the chicken well and pat it dry with paper towels before marinating so the seasoning can coat the meat evenly.

    Slice the chicken into thin pieces. Combine it with all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2
    Prepare Ingredients

    Wash the cucumber. If desired, peel alternating strips of skin to create a decorative pattern. Cut it into thick diagonal slices, then cut the slices into strips. Slice the garlic and ginger.

  3. 3
    Stir-Fry Chicken

    Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until it is about 80% cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.

  4. 4
    Stir-Fry Cucumbers

    In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the cucumber and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

  5. 5
    Return the Chicken and Finish the Stir-Fry

    Add the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and water, stirring well to combine. Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes. 

    Cover the wok and let it cook for 1 minute, allowing the chicken and cucumber to absorb the flavorful sauce. Remove the lid, drizzle with sesame oil, toss everything together, and serve immediately.

    6. Serve and Done
  6. 6

Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a juicier, more tender texture.
  • Don't overcook the cucumber. Stir-fry it for just a couple of minutes to keep it crisp and refreshing.
  • Peel alternating strips of the cucumber skin before slicing. This helps the cucumber absorb the sauce while maintaining its shape and adding an attractive presentation.
  • Add extra vegetables such as carrots, wood ear mushrooms, or onions for more nutrition, color, and texture.
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