Who likes grocery shopping? I am probably the first one to raise up my hand when it comes to grocery shopping, since I’m not a mall hopper. Back in LA, I didn’t own a car. People always asked me how could I survive living in a big city without a car. The answer is quite simple… public transportation rules! I lived 2-3 miles away from the office so I could walk home, if I wanted to, which often happened when Obama was in town. Some chain stores are within walking distance and a farmer’s market
was held every Sunday, so everything was perfect for me.
However, the hassle came when I need to shop for Asian spices. As you know, I grew up in Indonesia and my taste bud is trained for exotic flavors. And that’s when Frederick came to my rescue. The closest Asian market was 10 miles away. Sounds not too far but driving in LA is so ridiculous, it took me 30-40 minutes to get there. That means, I could not miss a thing on my list and if I did, I had to make another trip (read: made another dish).
I’m glad those days have long gone and I was lucky enough to live in this neighborhood. There are a bunch of supermarkets around within 2-3 miles radius. So it’s easy to go back-and-forth when I miss a thing or two on my list, which happens a lot, btw. But with my piled up works, I don’t think I have the time to even do that. By the time I reach home, I’m so ready to hit the sack right away. If it’s not for Frederick, I don’t think I want to spend extra hours in the kitchen.
So that’s when McCormick skillet sauces come to the rescue. This new skillet sauces make it easy for me to create a flavorful home-made dinner in only a few simple steps but still tastes delicious!
This savory jade chicken is created using their Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry sauce. The ingredients are so simple and you don’t need to make numerous trips to a grocery store for this. What’s so special about the sauce? It has all the classic flavors like ginger, garlic (which are essentials in Chinese cooking), and soy sauce, and it gives a perfect stir-fry every time. So, do I need to add more flavors like salt, soy sauce, or ketchup? The answer is no, not at all. This sauce comes out exactly like what we normally order in Chinese restaurant. To make it fun and more restaurant-y look, I put the dish in a taro basket.
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Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 pkg 9 oz McCormick Stir-Fry Skillet Sauce
Instructions
- Place a stir-fry pan over high heat. Add the oil and heat to almost smoking. Add the mint leaves and cook until the leaves are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- On the same pan, heat oil in skillet on high heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, and cook for 15 seconds.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute or until heated through.
- Add the mint leaves, remove the pan from the heat, and toss to coat.
- Serve with cooked rice, if desired.
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I need to find a taro basket. It really makes this dish look wonderful.
I love all the flavors of this dish – holy yum!
Such a fun presentation in a taro basket—and such a beautiful, flavorful filling!
What a beautiful way to serve this. Great recipe!
Love the flavors in this…I’m in need of a taro basket. 🙂
Beautiful edible way to serve this dish! Sounds delicious!
What a lovely way to serve your dish! Sounds delicious!!
I like that McCormick came out with these sauce pouches for days when you just don’t feel like fretting over dinner. I love the twist you added to this chicken with jalapeno and mint, so unique and flavorful!
What a creative idea!
I am forever making grocery lists and checking them twice. I hate having to go back. This creative dish sounds delicious.
Stunningly creative!
Oh this looks downright fantastic girl!
I don’t really know what a taro basket is, but your meal look a-mazing!
So cute in its little basket! The presentation is adorable!
This – just amazing and beautiful. I love the combination of flavors and love that you placed it in a basket.
I love the idea of serving this in a taro basket! So creative 🙂
Oh my you must have been really good with shopping lists! I am always forgetting things so I jump in the car for a second weekly shop quite often! 😛 I absolutely love taro so I think I’d really go for this! 😀
Wish I could’ve given you rides to the Asian markets in LA…I would’ve learned so much from you =) At any rate, you’ve introduced me to do the ready to go McCormick’s stir fry meals. As a super-multi-tasker I’m grateful for the intro!
I’m intrigued by the fried mint leaves…and the taro basket! Looks great Linda!!
I love the mint! What an unexpected flavor!
Oh, this looks lovely – I can almost taste that mint! I love that it comes together so simple, I’ll be trying it soon.
Oh my gosh, this looks absolutely mouthwatering, Linda! I love how easy this is to make with the McCormick Stir-Fry Skillet Sauce and serving this in the taro bowl is such a great idea! Totally looks better than the restaurant! Wish I was having this for dinner!
WOW the flavors in this dish!! Amazing!
Looks fabulous Linda and so fancy in that taro basket! Pinned 😉
Linda, love this savory jade chicken! looks so fresh and delicious!!
This dish looks amazing! I love that you put mint leaves in it – great idea. I’ll have to do try this.
Had no idea a taro basket even existed, and now I want to use them!
Ahhh, the joys of traveling in the States. Canadian road infrastructure doesn’t rely on freeways (although some days I wish it would – we need more 6 lane highways to get us places faster). Every time we visit Tony’s cousins in San Francisco, it’s amazing how far places seem because we need to take a highway/freeway everywhere. I’m glad you don’t need to travel to get all your groceries anymore – that’d be such a huge pain in the ass! This savoury jade chicken looks delicious but you need to tell me more about that gorgeous, golden, crispy taro bowl! Did you make it yourself? I want to eat it right now!
This is such a beautiful presentation with the taro basket. Really love.