Succulent chunks of chicken are tossed with crispy, tender bok choy and a diced jalapeno in this flavorful Chicken Bok Choy Wok.
Stir fry chicken and bok choy
When I saw this recipe in an issue of Everyday Food, I immediately added bok choy to my shopping list.
This was well received by every family member. It’s amazing how a great sauce can make even my pickiest eaters devour every bite on their plate.
There is almost no heat from the jalapeno in this recipe, it just adds another layer of flavor to the dish. Feel free to increase the amount of jalapeno to your heart’s content.
I often increase the jalapeno because my family loves spicy dishes and a little bit of spice is a great addition to this recipe.
Bok Choi is a mild, slightly sweet Chinese cabbage. The soft green leaves and flavorful crunchy stems add delicious texture and color to this dish.
Bok choy and chicken stir fry
Stir-fries come together fairly quickly in a skillet over medium-high heat. In this case, I recommend preparing all the ingredients before turning on the stove.
Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Set the sauce aside next to the store.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with the garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Chop the bok choy and jalapeno so they are ready to add to the pan.
Sear the chicken mixture in a large skillet. Cook until lightly browned and chicken is just cooked through. It doesn’t need to be fully cooked as it will continue to cook as other ingredients are added.
The ginger and garlic will smell amazing at this point and your kitchen will smell amazing.
Add the bok choy and jalapeno to the pan. Let them cook for about a minute.
The leaves of the bok choy will wilt and soften, but the stalks retain a slightly firm crispness, adding nice texture to the stir-fry.
Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat the chicken and pak choi.
Cook over medium-high heat for a few more minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is nicely coated.
Bok choy and chicken stir fry
Gather these ingredients to make bok choy and chicken:
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- cornstarch
- bok choy
- jalapenos
- olive oil
- fresh ginger
- Garlic cloves
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- Brown sugar
If you’ve been hanging out with me for a long time, you already know how much I love a good wok. From chicken and bacon stir fry to Thai steak and green bean stir fry to ginger chicken and broccoli and the classic beef and broccoli stir fry, there’s a whole host of great stir fry dishes you need to try.
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry is a stir-fry of sautéed shrimp tossed in a spicy barbecue sauce with sweet pineapple chunks and bell peppers.
Sweet and just a little spicy, this Honey Sriracha Chicken Skillet is filled with bite-sized sticky sweet chunks of chicken and tender-crunchy paprika. The whole recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes.
{originally posted 5/26/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 3/2/23}
Recipe adapted by and with thanks to Everyday Food
