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Skillet Chicken and Bok Choy

Skillet Chicken and Bok Choy
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Skillet Chicken and Bok Choy is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp, nutrient-rich bok choy, garlic, and ginger, enhanced with savory soy sauce and nutty sesame oil. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a balanced, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and clean up.

Ingredients

Protein

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • Fresh bok choy, washed and sliced into halves or quarters depending on size
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional chili flakes or fresh chili (for spice)

Oils & Sauces

  • Olive oil or vegetable oil, for searing and sautéing
  • Soy sauce or tamari, for savory umami and saltiness
  • Sesame oil, for toasty, nutty flavor

Seasonings

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and slice the bok choy into halves or quarters depending on their size. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics and Bok Choy: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Toss in the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and sauté until the leaves are wilted and stalks are tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Combine and Season: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the bok choy. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions and chili flakes if using. Serve immediately while warm and flavorful.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure a proper sear on chicken.
  • Choose fresh, firm bok choy for the best texture.
  • Cook garlic and ginger on medium heat to avoid burning.
  • Add sesame oil at the end to preserve its nutty aroma.
  • Can substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or pork as desired.
  • Use tamari or coconut aminos as gluten-free soy sauce alternatives.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms for extra color and nutrition.
  • Optional: add rice vinegar or lime juice for tangy brightness.
  • Adjust spice level by adding or doubling chili flakes or fresh chili.
  • Leftovers store in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently to maintain texture.
  • Freeze chicken separately; add fresh bok choy when reheating for best results.

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