Stir-Fries
Stir-Fried Shredded Chicken Breast with Carrots
Stir-fried shredded chicken breast with carrots is a quick, high-protein, low-fat home-style dish. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the carrots are sweet and crisp. The vibrant red-orange and white-yellow colours make it visually appealing – a simple yet nutritious meal that’s perfect for everyday dining.
Main Ingredients
- Chicken breast 150-200g
- Carrot 1 pc (approx. 150g)
- Garlic (sliced) 2 cloves
- Spring onion (cut into sections) 1 stalk
- Fresh ginger(julienned） 2 slices
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp (approx. 10ml)
- Light soy sauce 1 tbsp (approx. 15ml)
- Oyster sauce ½ tbsp (approx. 8ml）
- White pepper powder a pinch
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil as needed
- Cornstarch slurry a little
Steps
Pat the chicken breast dry with kitchen paper, slice against the grain into thin strips about 0.3-0.4cm thick. Marinate with cooking wine, half the light soy sauce, white pepper, a pinch of salt, and cornstarch slurry (if using) for 10 minutes, then drizzle with a little oil to lock in moisture. Julienne the carrot to match the chicken strips. Slice the garlic, cut the spring onion into sections, and julienne the ginger.
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and stir-fry quickly until they turn white and are just cooked (about 1-2 minutes). Remove and set aside. (Do not overcook – chicken breast becomes dry and tough.)
Using the remaining oil, add garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant. Add the carrot strips and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until softened and the oil turns slightly orange.
Return the chicken to the wok, add the remaining light soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and toss quickly to combine. Season with salt, add spring onion sections, toss a few times, and serve immediately.
TCM Notes
Eye health (core benefit of carrots): Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, supporting normal vision and preventing night blindness and dry eyes. Digestive support (secondary benefit of carrots): Carrots act on the lung and spleen meridians, helping to relieve nutritional deficiencies and poor digestion in children. Immunity boost (benefit of chicken breast): Chicken breast is rich in protein and trace minerals, supporting immune function.
Suitable for：Growing children and adolescents Those needing high-quality protein Those with eye strain or long-term screen use Those on a low-fat, high-protein diet General population for daily meals
Not suitable for：Those allergic to chicken (Avoid!) Those with acute gout flare-ups (Use with caution): Strictly limit meat intake – consume skinless poultry in small amounts and discard the cooking liquid. Those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction (Under medical supervision): Protein intake may need to be controlled.
