Chinese Chicken
Delight your taste buds with this savory Chinese Chicken recipe, a perfect balance of bold flavors and velvety textures. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are stir-fried to golden perfection and coated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce, thickened to a glossy finish with cornstarch. Aromatic minced garlic and ginger infuse the dish with authentic Asian-inspired warmth, while a drizzle of sesame oil adds a nutty depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried noodles, and garnish with fresh scallions for a touch of color and crunch. Whether you're a fan of Chinese cuisine or just looking for a new chicken recipe, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 2 stalks Scallions, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons of water to the sauce mixture and stir again. Set this sauce aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly in the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for about 2–3 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the chicken and give it a final stir.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Chinese Chicken to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped scallions if desired and serve hot with steamed white rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 4706 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 139.0 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1620 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
