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Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken

Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken

Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken is a Hunan-style dish that is incredibly appetizing. The ingredients are simple and easy to prepare, making it a quick recipe to master.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Ingredients and Tools

  • Chicken
  • Ginger
  • Beer
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Dark Soy Sauce
  • Salt
  • Millet Pepper (Xiaomila)
  • Beauty Pepper (Meirenla)
  • Pickled Pepper
  • Garlic

Quantities

  • Chicken = Half a chicken (free-range is best, approx. 650g)
  • Cooking Oil = 50ml (Camellia oil is best; if unavailable, use rapeseed oil)
  • Ginger = 250g (approx. half a jin)
  • Beer = Half a bottle (250ml)
  • Light Soy Sauce = 20ml
  • Dark Soy Sauce = 10ml
  • Salt = 3g
  • Millet Pepper = 0-5 pieces (0-50g) (adjust according to spice preference)
  • Beauty Pepper = 0-5 pieces (0-50g) (can be substituted with Millet Pepper if unavailable)
  • Pickled Pepper = 5 pieces (50g)
  • Garlic = 3 cloves (approx. 50g)

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken into 1cm pieces. Wash them and drain well, then marinate with light soy sauce and cooking wine for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large wok until it starts to smoke slightly, add the cooking oil, and wait for 5 seconds.
  • Add the ginger slices and stir-fry over medium heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the moisture evaporates and the chicken fat is rendered.
  • Add the chopped peppers and garlic cloves, then add salt and dark soy sauce. Continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the beer and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to reduce the sauce, then plate and serve.

Additional Information

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