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ginger chicken

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Simple and delicious Very aromatic. Can be served over rice or noodles

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For ginger chicken

  • 6
    scallions cut into 2 inch lengths white and green parts separated
  • 5 clove
    garlic sliced in half
  • 6 slice
    ginger 1/4 inch cuts
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken cut into chunks
  • 2
    shallots chopped
  • 1/4 c
    shaoxing wine
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 tsp
    dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

How To Make ginger chicken

  • 1
    With a cleaver lightly smash the white parts of the scallions, the garlic and ginger. Add oil to a wok or large skillet. Add the ginger and cook 15 seconds. Add the chicken pieces and brown for about 1 minute.
  • 2
    Add the garlic, shallots, and white parts of the scallions. Cook 1 minute. Add the wine and let most evaporate.
  • 3
    Add the chicken stock, brown sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper and oyster sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch and water and stir into the wok to thicken the sauce.
  • 4
    Mix in the dark green parts of the scallions and remove from heat. Serve immediately

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