Stir-Fried Chicken with Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Chicken with Mushrooms is a classic Chinese home-style dish featuring tender chicken slices and earthy mushrooms (like shiitake or wood ear) quickly cooked in a savory sauce. It typically includes ingredients like garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sometimes a touch of sesame oil, representing the quick-cooking, balanced flavors of Chinese wok cooking. This dish is popular across China and in Chinese communities worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of lean protein from the chicken and provides dietary fiber and B vitamins from the mushrooms. It is generally moderate in calories, typically ranging from 300-400 calories per serving, depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'color, aroma, and taste' (色香味) in a simple, everyday meal. Nutritionally, the mushrooms not only add a meaty texture but also contribute umami flavor, which can enhance satisfaction while potentially reducing the need for excessive salt.
