An enticing platter of colorful stir-fry. Plump sunchokes are beautifully seared to a crisp golden brown, intermingling with cubes of succulent chicken that reveals just the right amount of glossiness. A medley of julienne carrots and peas adds a vibrant herby green and bright carrot orange to the dish, and all served atop fluffy white rice, garnished with a hint of fresh cilantro.

Crispy Sunchoke and Chicken Stir-fry

Name: Crispy Sunchoke and Chicken Stir-fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Sunchoke, 1.10 lbs washed and cut into 1 inch cubes; boneless chicken breast, 1.10 lbs cut into cubes; fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons grated; garlic clove, 1 clove minced; carrots, 2 carrots julienned; peas, 1 cup; soy sauce, 1/4 cup; oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons; chicken broth, 1/2 cup; white rice, 2 cups; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; fresh cilantro, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 09, 2025

The star ingredient, Sunchoke, adds a unique nutty flavor to this dish. It has a crisped exterior yet, buttery soft center when cooked, making the perfect highlight against the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine. The winning combination of lean proteins, subtle notes of ginger and the crunchy elements elevate this dish, providing a burst of warmth in cold winters.

Ingredients (for 4)

Sunchoke - 1.10 lbs - washed and cut into 1 inch cubes
Boneless chicken breast - 1.10 lbs - cut into cubes
Fresh ginger - 2 tablespoons - grated
Garlic clove - 1 clove - minced
Carrots - 2 carrots - julienned
Peas - 1 cup
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons
Chicken broth - 1/2 cup
White rice - 2 cups
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Fresh cilantro - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🔥🕛

According to the package instructions, cook the white rice and keep it warm.
Step 2 - 🌰🍳🛑

Heat half of the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add the sunchokes and cook until golden brown and soft in the center. Set aside.
Step 3 - 🍗🍳🔄

In the same wok, add the remaining sesame oil and chicken. Stir-fry until browned and completely cooked.
Step 4 - 🥕🍲🔄

Add the ginger, garlic, carrots, and peas into the wok. Stir-fry until the vegetables turn to be tender-crisp.
Step 5 - 🌶️🥣🔥

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring everything to simmer, then let it cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 6 - 🌰🍲🔁

Time to add the cooked sunchokes back into the wok. Toss them well to get coated in the tasty sauce.
Step 7 - 🥣🌿🍽

Place the stir-fried mix over the white rice that we prepared earlier. Garnish everything with fresh cilantro and enjoy while it's hot!

Additional

Microgreen garnishes like radish or sunflower would add a beautiful pop of color and some extra nutrients if desired. Children can help set the table or garnish the finished plates with cilantro. Fun Fact: Despite its name, Sunchokes are actually a type of tuber and not related to artichokes! They are also known as 'Jerusalem artichokes'.