If prepared as follows, this is a gluten free meal (note the use of GF tamari sauce rather than soy sauce) and, if you skip the rice, grain free. I will be allowing the meat to simmer slowly at a low temperature rather than frying it at high temperature. And remember, in your meat choice, pastured/grass-fed/organic is always best.
Sauce: 5 Tbsp tamari 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water or chicken stock 1/2 tsp brown sugar (optional, but yummy) 3 green onions, sliced as desired 1/8 tsp cayenne *Combine in a bowl. Set aside. 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, thighs, or legs, boneless, cut into thin strips (cutting when still partially frozen makes thinly slicing a lot easier) 2 Tbsp cornstarch 2-3 Tbsp peanut oil or olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh ginger (I use pickled sushi ginger, chopped up) 2-4 cloves garlic, minced *Use a large skillet or wok. Heat oil on medium-low heat. Toss chicken strips with cornstarch until coated in a separate bowl. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger to hot skillet and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, then pour sauce over chicken. Bring to a simmer and cover. Keep it at a low enough temperature that you can only see little bubbles coming to the surface. While the chicken cooks, chop as many vegetables as you'd like. The smaller they are cut, the tastier the stir fry is, in my opinion. Some of my favorites: broccoli, red cabbage, green cabbage, white onions, bell peppers, carrots grated or sliced paper thin with a peeler. Add veggies to chicken and stir. Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if necessary. Replace lid and let cook until veggies are steamed, and chicken is done in the middle. Serve with rice if desired.
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I took this recipe from a cookbook my mom got me for Christmas: Favorite Brand Name Gluten Free Main Dishes, Desserts, and Breads. It has turned out to be a fantastic source of a number of successful recipes. The following recipe was simple and got high marks from the kids, as well as the adults at our table. This is taken exactly as written in the cookbook with no changes. It is quick, and it reheats well for a thermos-able lunch in the morning for the kids, making it especially nice on a school night. Use tofu or tempeh, or just veggies, to make this a great vegetarian/vegan meal.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (less than 1/2 inch) 5 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (I used organic reduced sodium tamari) 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger ( I used pickled sushi ginger and chopped it up very fine) 8 ounces rice noodles (I used the linguine-size noodles) 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 medium carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces Juice of 2 limes (I used 2 Tbsp lime juice from concentrate) 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp oil 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, shredded 1. Place chicken in shallow dish. Combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours. 2. Place noodles in medium bowl. Cover with hot water. Let stand 15 minutes or until soft. Drain well. 3. Combine onion, bell peppers, carrots in a medium bowl. For sauce, stir remaining 2 Tbsp soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl. 4. Heat large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil to coat. Add chicken with marinade. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Add vegetables. Stir fry 4-6 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. 5. Stir sauce to dissolve sugar and add to skillet. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in noodles and basil and cook for 1-2 minutes more until heated through. Makes 4-6 servings. |
AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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