10 minute Chicken and Cherry Tomato Stir-Fry recipe. Serve hot over rice, couscous or noodles.
This chicken and cherry tomato toss is a gardeners dream serving up a fresh and delicious stir-fry dish! When tomato season hits I like to be prepared for recipes because once one it starts…. then it will start to rain tomatoes!
When tomato insanity hits we often have days where we are picking 10 pounds of tomatoes. I make plenty of sauces to last us through winter, but I love to enjoy our cherry tomatoes super fresh for dinner! This Chicken and Cherry Tomato Toss Stir-Fry is totally going to be a Summer time favorite!
The combination of chicken stock, soy sauce and ginger root gives this a great “Asian” tasting meal. I can totally see this being a Chinese dish served over rice. In my case I served it over thick lo mein noodles which was a perfect compliment to the chicken and tomatoes. After dinner I was declaring this delicious so next time you set your eyes on some cherry tomatoes, grab them and make this Stir-Fry!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chicken stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger root
- 12 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 11⁄2-inch
- 1 ⁄3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 ⁄4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, if using, sugar and salt and stir well. Set aside.
- In a wok or a large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and toss well, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and spread into a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until edges turn white, about 1 minute. Toss well. Cook, tossing occasionally, until no longer pink, about 1 minute more.
- Add chicken stock mixture, pouring in around sides of pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and coated in a thin, smooth sauce, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Reserve a generous pinch of green onions for garnish, and add remaining green onions and cherry tomatoes to pan. Cook, tossing once, for 1 minute more.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle reserved green onions over chicken. Serve hot or warm over rice, couscous or noodles.
Notes
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Looks absolutely delicious! I can see why you like this cookbook so much.
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
I’m not sure anyone can be as excited as you about the impending tomato time!! lol! I am almost as excited, though, and I definitely need to try this stir-fry!
laurasmess says
That looks absolutely delicious. I have no idea why I haven’t thought of adding cherry tomatoes to a stir-fry before?! That’s gonna change, quick smart (as in this week!). Thanks Pam… and yayyy for Spring veggies! x
gloria says
Love this and soumds absolutely amazing and delicious!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
That sounds so wonderful!
I am so excited for tomato season. I just said to Alex while we were waiting for the charcoal to heat up that I can’t wait to pick a tomato warmed by the sun and eat it fresh with salt sprinkled on it. Mmmmmm Can’t. Wait.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
A great stir fry. Cherry tomatoes are a great addition, so sweet and juicy… Yum!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
This looks SO good and would be a perfect weeknight dinner. I have to try it!
Emma says
Mmm, this sounds so fresh and tasty! Unfortunately my sister doesn’t like cherry tomatoes so maybe I’ll have to wait until she goes out somewhere to make this.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
This screams FRESHNESS. Totally love those cherry tomatoes!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I love how easy this is, Pamela, and your photos against that blue background are really beautiful! How envious I am of your 10-pound-a-day tomato harvest! 🙂
Catherine says
Dear Pam, Looks great and healthy too. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
ela@GrayApron says
A great toss and serve recipe! That ginger….mhhh 🙂 ela
GiGi Eats says
Those cherry tomatoes !!! Hubba Hubba! I do not buy cherry tomatoes because I eat them like candy – aka: in under 5 minutes, and they’re about 5 dollars a pint! HA!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Tomato time is coming! I’m so happy too. I’m ready for sauces and gazpachos… Thanks for sharing this recipe. Delicious! Cherry tomatoes have been on my mind lately!
Ashley says
Gah, I am soooo excited for tomato season!! Bring it on!! This stir-fry looks delicious – so fresh and perfect for a weeknight!
Kumar's Kitchen says
Pamela, we are so happy there is someone jumping for tomatoes harvest just like we do…actually for every harvest of our tiny garden…we can’t fail jumping with excitement…and yes cherry tomatoes are best,taste best with dinners or fresh off the sticks with some mozzarella….this quick and nourishing stir fry looks delectable…will give it a try soon,thanks so much for sharing 🙂
marcie says
There’s a lot of great flavor going on in this dish and those cherry tomatoes look beautiful! I need to pick some up and make this real soon. 🙂
Katie says
You’ve got me so excited about my cherry tomato plants!
Choc Chip Uru says
What a gorgeous stir fry, full of summery flavours and colour 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Mary Frances says
Your excitement is definitely contagious because dishes like this make me so happy and hungry (at the same time haha!) I really like how bright and fresh this dinner option is, Pamela!
Alice says
I love it when tomato insanity hits! That’s the best description for a wonderful time during summer seasons! Looks delicious 🙂
2 Sisters Recipes says
wonderful dish! We love stir-fry and can eat this every week! Great job!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Tomato time is my favorite too and I’m incredibly excited too ohmygodplease I want all the summer tomatoes now seriously. This stir fry looks incredible and that chicken looks so so tender too!
Suzanne says
Oh yum, love stir fry and love tomatoes. This sounds delicious.
Jess says
This looks divine! I love stir fries- just super delicious!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
This looks really good. I love tomatoes and have them on my blog today too. Happy weekend!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love tomato season! Ours are planted and I am hoping that they do well this year. This stir fry looks delicious, and I love the addition of the ginger! Have a wonderful weekend, Pamela!
Monica says
I am drooling! I love cherry and grape tomatoes. I buy them all the time to roast and eat with pasta or to toss into a stir-fry with anything from string beans to asparagus to cannelloni beans. I have to do it with chicken next time! This dish looks incredible.
Sophie says
Mmmmmmmmm,…a lovely tasty easy tasty chicken, tomato pasta dish.
A lovely dinner.
cheri says
What a beautiful dish, bet those cherry tomatoes are just bursting with flavor.