- 2 tbsp groundnut oil
- 2 skinless free-range chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 star anise
- ½ tsp finely chopped fresh red chilli
- handful mangetout
- 2 pak choi, stems separated
- 4 spring onions, sliced at an angle
- 100g mixed wild mushrooms, trimmed and cut into even-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- handful fresh flatleaf parsely
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the groundnut oil over a medium high heat.
2. Add the chicken strips and cook, lightly tossing, for 3-4 minutes until the chicken turns white and is almost cooked through.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, star anise and chilli, and cook for a further 30 seconds.
4. Add the mangetout, pak choi, spring onions and mushrooms, and stir fry for another 3-4 minutes until they are all lightly cooked.
5. Finish with the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs. Stir together briefly and serve immediately.