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Chicken and Bitter Melon Stir Fry

Easy weeknight dinner recipe with chicken and bitter melon stir fry that is delicious, nutritious and naturally gluten free.

Ingredients

8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 kg chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, trimmed and thinly sliced against the grain)
3 garlic cloves (peeled and finely minced)
1 inch ginger (peeled and finely grated)
2 bitter melon (medium )
Steamed rice to serve
3 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp medium dry sherry
2 tsp honey (optional)
2 tsp potato starch (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tsp potato starch
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp medium dry sherry
2 sprigs of coriander ((cilantro) including stems, roughly cut into 1 to 2 cm lengthwise)

1
Wash the bitter melon and cut into half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and white pith completely.
2
Slice the bitter melon lengthwise into 1cm thick pieces.
3
Combine the chicken pieces with the marinade in a large bowl and mix well.
4
Prepare and mix the sauce ingredients except the potato starch mixture in a separate bowl. Set aside.
5
Heat up a wok with 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, pan-fry the bitter melon on medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. Clean wok with kitchen paper towel.
6
Add another 4 tablespoons of oil to the wok, then add garlic and ginger, stir-fry until lightly golden on low heat.
7
Add all the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes on high heat.
8
Then add the sauce mixture prepared in step 4 and stir-fry for 2 minutes on high heat. Then add the potato starch mixture and bring to a boil.
9
Return the bitter melon to the wok and continue to stir-fry until the sauce thickens and the dish is heated through. Turn off the heat.
10
Garnish with some coriander (cilantro) and serve immediately with rice. For paleo diet, serve with cauliflower rice.