Fresh bok choy is stir-fried with marinated chicken and shitake mushrooms in this quick and healthy meal. Top this saucy stir-fry off with cashews for crunch and serve over hot rice.
Last week Kyle and I joined a CSA (community shared agriculture) at a local farm here in Delaware. I spent a few weeks researching different options, e-mailing them with questions, and finally decided on one (more on the specifics later this week!). We had our first pickup last Saturday and I can’t even tell you how excited I was to go pick it up!
We received romaine lettuce, fennel, garlic, red and purple potatoes, collard greens, swiss chard, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, leeks, pink lady apples, brussels sprouts, dill, and mint. Isn’t that awesome? I had so much fun all week coming up with different ways to use everything. You can expect to see recipes using lots of different veggies throughout the season.
First up, is this delicious chicken and bok choy stir-fry.
After I made this and tasted it, I knew I wanted to share it on the blog. I stared at it for a while debating whether or not to do it because I didn’t think it was the prettiest looking dish. I rearranged it a bit and tried to make look as pretty as possible, but I’m not thrilled with the photos. However, it tastes so good that I really wanted to share it with you all!
Stir-frying is such a great technique because you can cook a great, healthy meal really fast. Prepping ahead of time is a must for stir-frying since it comes together so quick, you want all your ingredients ready to go. I like to marinate the chicken for a bit before I start – this helps infuse the flavors of the sauce and makes the cooking part really easy. You just cook the chicken and it’s already in it’s own sauce. Then, stir-fry the mushrooms and bok choy, toss it all together and serve it over rice. Don’t forget to top it with cashews for extra crunch!
I love how fresh this stir-fry tastes – it’s simplicity at its best! Such a great way to use my CSA goodies. I can’t wait to share more recipes with you using my weekly bag of produce!
- 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Honey
- 1 Small Onion, thinly sliced
- 1-inch Piece of Ginger, finely grated
- 3 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Light Cooking Oil (light olive oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
- 1 Cup Sliced Shitake Mushrooms, or crimini mushrooms
- 2 Small Heads Bok Choy, thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup Cashews, for topping
- Fresh Scallions, for topping
- Cooked Rice (or cauliflower rice), for serving
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, onion, ginger, and garlic. Toss well and set aside for 15-30 minutes at room temperature. Alternatively you can prep this up to 12 hours ahead and let it marinate in the fridge.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated chicken mixture for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove to a bowl or plate.
- Heat the remainder of the oil over high heat and add in the mushrooms and bok choy. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Toss the chicken and juices into the wok with the vegetables and heat through.
- Serve the stir-fry over hot cooked rice and top with cashews and scallions.
This dish looks perfect, Keri! I love stir fries and this one is just calling my name! And I love the addition of cashews on top. Delicious!
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Thank you, Gayle! I’m a huge stir-fry fan too. The cashews make this one in my opinion – I’m obsessed with the crunch they give!
A CSA has always sounded so fun! But since Shawn and I are going a little nuts this year with the garden, I think we’ll have plenty of fresh produce on hand. I bet it’s also a fun challenge to think up meals to use up the ingredients. This stir fry sounds delicious!
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Yes, in a few months you’re going to be overrun with produce! Since we live temporarily live in an apartment, I can’t have a garden 🙁 I still get to do a little with my dad when I’m home visiting, but it’s just not the same! So, the CSA was the next best thing and so far it’s awesome. I’m having so much fun coming up with meals!
You know, we never used to eat bok choy! recently, we started eating it and now, I often get it groceries! I’m sure gonna try this stir fry. Keri, thanks for sharing! pinning for later!.
Isn’t it great? I just love bok choy! Thanks, Savita!
This looks amazing! I love stir fry recipes – a great mid week meal!
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Thanks, Jess. It’s definitely perfect for a mid-week meal!
Keri, I think your photos are quite nice and this recipe sounds delicious. I actually love bok choy and never think to use it. What a fun use of your weekly produce box!
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Thank you Rachelle! I always forget about bok choy too, but my CSA thought of it for me 🙂 I’m so glad it did because I remembered just how much I love it!
What a lovely looking stir-fry! So many yummy ingredients! 🙂
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This sounds delicious Keri! I’m a huge fan of bok choy and stir frys in general so it’s right up my alley. And I think the photos look great 🙂
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Thanks, Maya! 🙂
Wow this looks wonderful! I love how quick and easy stir frys are! I can’t wait to try this combination!
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Thanks, Kelley! It’s a great combination!
That is so exciting Keri! I always shop at our local farmers markets! I love all the fresh ingredients and knowing that I am supporting locals. I am looking forward to hearing more specifics about your CSA!
This stir fry sounds so good!
I love supporting local farms. They put so much work and passion into their farm, so they deserve a little love! I will have specifics on it in my Friday Favorites this week! Thanks, Mariah!
Ah I miss my CSA box! But it has forced me to go to the farmer’s market more, so that’s a plus. This looks delish- the crunch of the cashews sounds perfect to go with this stir-fry.
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Farmer’s markets are fun, too! I just love the surprise each week in the CSA! Cashews are my new favorite stir-fry topper 🙂
I totally want to join a CSA! I need to research – oh, and this looks amazing. You’ve totally made my stomach growl.
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It’s awesome, Jessica! I’m going to have more details on how I find one in my area on Friday. It’s such a fun thing!
Oh my gosh, that is SO cool that you joined a CSA! I would looove to do that. I haven’t heard of anything like it around where I live. So cool. This recipe looks so yummy! I love the unique vegetables that you used (especially the bok choy – yum). And I think the pictures look great!
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I’ll have more details this Friday on how I found one in my area – I was actually surprised at how many I was able to find! It’s awesome!!
You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. This literally made my mouth water. Looks so healthy and fresh and tasty and perrrrfect. Love this! Can’t wait to try it out. Pinnnned 🙂
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