Name: Watercress & Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 bunch of watercress, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Watercress & Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Meade Luke Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Watercress & Chicken Stir-Fry

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch of watercress, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the chopped watercress and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.