Chicken with bamboo shoots and vegetables

Chicken with bamboo shoots and vegetables is served hot, straight from the pan. The chicken breast and vegetables soften in their own juices, then the soy and Worcestershire sauces bring them together in a light summer dish, with the bamboo shoots still firm. I cut the chicken breast into pieces as close in size as possible so they cook at the same time. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 28 minutes. Total time: 48 minutes. Serves: 2. About 485 kcal and 60 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 spring onions (45 g)
- 1 green bell pepper (150 g)
- 1 zucchini (100 g)
- 1 tomato (150 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 125 ml water
- 140 g drained bamboo shoots
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 g fresh herbs
- chopped
Preparation
1. Cut the chicken breast into pieces about 2 cm across. Slice the spring onions into rounds and cut the pepper into pieces. Peel the tomato and dice it, then cut the zucchini into cubes. Drain the bamboo shoots. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep frying pan or a wok. Add the chicken and cook for 7 minutes, stirring until browned on all sides. 3. Add the spring onions, pepper, zucchini and tomato to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, until they start to soften. 4. Pour in 125 ml of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and cook everything for 10 minutes, until the zucchini is tender. 5. Add the bamboo shoots, Worcestershire sauce, dark soy sauce and oregano. Cook for another 6 minutes, until the bamboo shoots are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. 6. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs and serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace the 2 teaspoons of soy sauce with 2 teaspoons of gluten-free tamari and check the Worcestershire sauce label, as it may contain gluten. Soy is still an allergen in tamari. Other Asian sauces can replace some of the sauce, but taste before adding more salt. Drain the bamboo shoots well. If they seem salty from the jar, rinse and pat them dry before adding them to the pan. Smaller pieces of chicken cook faster, so check them before the 7 minutes are up. Sometimes the zucchini releases more water. If the sauce seems too thin, let it reduce a little longer. Browning the chicken is the part that’s easy to rush. Let the pieces take on some color before stirring again. Keep the dish covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat it in a pan with a splash of water. With cooked rice, the sauce left in the pan goes down to the last spoonful.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use mushrooms instead of bamboo shoots?
Yes. Add 140 g of sliced mushrooms with the zucchini and cook them for 2 more minutes to soften.
Can I make it with boneless chicken thighs?
Yes, use 500 g of skinless thighs, cut into cubes, and brown them for 9 minutes before adding the vegetables.
Why is the sauce still too thin?
Cook it uncovered for another 2-3 minutes before serving, until it reduces a little.
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