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High-Protein Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry — 323 kcal, 35g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry has 35 g of protein and 323 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.108 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 2 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Adapted from redhousespice.com
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Chicken Marinade
- Chicken breast142 g
- cornstarch3.8 g
- salt0.6 g
- water7.5 g
- Stir-Fry Sauce
- light soy sauce9.0 g
- oyster sauce9.0 g
- dark soy sauce3.0 g
- Ground white pepper0.2 g
- sugar0.5 g
- sesame oil1.2 g
- Stir-Fry
- neutral cooking oil11 g
- Garlic4.5 g
- button mushroom71 g
- Finish
- scallion7.5 g
Instructions
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Chicken Marinade Slice chicken breast thin across the grain. Tip: Partially freeze 15 min for cleaner slices.
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Chicken Marinade Mix chicken with cornstarch, salt, and water until absorbed.
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Chicken Marinade Stir in a drop of oil to coat and lock in moisture.
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Stir-Fry Sauce In a bowl combine light soy, oyster sauce, dark soy, cornstarch, pepper, sugar, and water.
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Stir-Fry Sauce Stir sauce until smooth; add sesame oil; set aside.
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Stir-Fry Slice the garlic and scallion.
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Stir-Fry Slice button mushrooms into 5 mm thick pieces.
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Stir-Fry Heat empty wok over high heat until smoking.
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Stir-Fry Add oil; swirl to coat.
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Stir-Fry Add chicken; spread in a single layer to sear.
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Stir-Fry Flip and toss until no pink remains (about 1 minute).
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Stir-Fry Transfer chicken to a plate.
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Stir-Fry Add remaining oil to wok.
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Stir-Fry Sizzle garlic slices for 10 seconds.
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Stir-Fry Add mushrooms; toss on high heat until they begin to release moisture. Tip: Too low heat = mushrooms stew; keep wok ripping.
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Stir-Fry Lower heat. Return chicken; re-stir sauce; pour in.
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Stir-Fry Toss until sauce thickens to a coating consistency.
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Finish Stir in chopped scallion; serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry?+
One serving has 35 g of protein and 323 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.108 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (2 servings) has 70 g of protein total.
Is Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.108 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry?+
One serving is 323 kcal. The recipe makes 2 servings, for 645 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from redhousespice.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.