Barley And Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

Steps:

• First make the sauce:.
• In a bowl, combine the sherry, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, molasses and red pepper flakes.
• Slice the chicken into thin strips along the grain and place them in a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and toss the chicken to coat. Set aside.
• Cut the broccoli florets from the stalks. Reserve the stalks for another purpose. Cut the florets into small pieces about 1 1/2 inches across the top.
• Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the chicken, water chestnuts, cooked barley, and remaining sauce. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in sesame seeds and scallion greens. Add more soy sauce, if needed.
• Chenin Blanc is the recommended wine to drink with this dish.
• Option:.
• Vegetarian Brown Rice and Tofu Stir-Fry:.
• Instead of chicken, use 1 pound Asian-style baked tofu, cut into cubes.
• Cook for only 1 minute before adding the sesame seeds.

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry peas, broccoli and red pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and onion; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and sugar; stir in water and soy sauce until smooth. Add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; cook until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, stevia powder, garlic powder, and ginger for teriyaki dressing in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli and continue to stir-fry, 4 to 6 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and bell peppers; cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes.
• Carefully pour the teriyaki dressing into the skillet (watch for splattering); cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and stir in green onion and sesame seeds, reserving some of each for garnish. Serve immediately over cooked white and wild rice with the reserved green onions and sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to boil in deep saucepan.
• Add barley. When liquid returns to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until barley is almost tender.
• Makes 2 cups cooked barley.
• Heat the oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over high heat.
• Stir-fry onion and red pepper 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms and stir-fry until they look moist, about 1 minute.
• Add snow peas, scallions, ginger, and stir-fry 15 seconds.
• Add cooked barley, orange juice, teriyaki sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
• Cook until barley is heated through.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place the chicken cubes in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken; using clean hand toss together to coat the chicken with the cornstarch until well coated.
• Heat 2 tablespoons in a wok over high heat.
• Add in HALF of the chicken, then sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and black pepper; stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until JUST cooked (do not overcook the chicken, it will cook in very little time, I use 2 smaller heat-proof spatulas for stir-frying).
• Add in 1 tablespoon (or more) of soy sauce and continue cooking and tossing until coated with the sauce.
• Remove the wok from heat then drizzle about 1 teaspoon seasme oil over the cooked chicken; toss until very well to combined.
• Place the chicken in a bowl.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the wok.
• Repeat the process with remaining chicken, seasoned salt, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds, then chopped green onion.