Ginger Garlic Chicken

While experimenting with romantic dinner ideas pour deux this last Valentine’s Day, my husband & I created a new recipe that I think you will love. The ginger & garlic flavors are delicate but perfectly paired with a white chicken breast & vegetables to create an unforgettable, elegant meal that takes less then 40 minutes to prepare. Try this recipe for Ginger Garlic Chicken tonight!

Both Ginger & Garlic are well known to enhance our immune systems. Did you know that when you combine garlic & ginger together you increase the health benefits that you receive from eating them singly?

In addition, gingerol, a natural component of ginger root, benefits gastrointestinal motility ― the rate at which food exits the stomach and continues along the digestive process. Eating ginger encourages efficient digestion, so food doesn’t linger as long in the gut.”

Source: John Hopkins Medicine

Ginger Garlic Chicken

 

Ingredients

• 1 Egg white]
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 chicken breasts, skinned & boned
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 slices fresh ginger
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2  cup frozen baby green peas
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Method

Beat well 1 egg white & cornstarch. Cut 2 skinned & boned chicken breast in 1-inch pieces. Stir well & refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Cut a piece of ginger into 6 slices while removing the skin. Finely chop 2 pieces of garlic & set aside.

Chop 4 fresh tomatoes, cover with pepper and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook chicken pieces, approximately 2 minutes each side. Take out chicken & add the tomatoes, ginger & garlic. Cook, while tuning for approximately 3 minutes.

Now, add 2 cups of frozen peas. Cook, while turning for 2 minutes then add the chicken back in.

 

To Serve

Depending on your nutritional goals, you can serve this delicious garlic ginger chicken over rice, cauliflower rice, spaghetti squash or just on its own.