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Chicken with Ampalaya in Oyster Sauce

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Chicken with Ampalaya in Oyster Sauce

Chicken with Ampalaya in Oyster Sauce is a quick savory stir-braise with tender chicken and pleasantly bitter gourd.

40 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Chicken with Ampalaya in Oyster Sauce

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 ampalaya, cored and sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Chicken with Ampalaya in Oyster Sauce

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until the onion softens.
  2. 2.Add chicken and cook 2–3 minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. 3.Stir in oyster sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4.Add water or broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, adding liquid if needed.
  5. 5.Add ampalaya and cook over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until just tender; season and serve with rice.
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