Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken thigh, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp yum yum
- 1 tbsp soy scallion powder
Aromatics & Sauce
- 2 slices ginger, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
To Finish
- Green spring onions, to garnish
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken
- Add the chicken thigh pieces to a bowl.
- Coat evenly with cornstarch, making sure each piece is lightly dusted.
- Set aside while you heat the wok.
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Slow Sear for Fragrance
- Place a wok over low heat and add a small amount of oil.
- Add the chicken in a single layer.
- Season with yum yum and soy scallion powder.
- Let the chicken cook slowly, allowing the seasoning to bloom and the chicken to turn fragrant without rushing.
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Build Flavour
- Once the chicken has developed colour, gently turn the pieces or give them a light stir so they colour evenly.
- Sprinkle over a little more soy scallion powder.
- Add chopped ginger and garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
- Stir gently to evenly coat the chicken and aromatics.
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Caramelise
- Let the chicken cook undisturbed briefly so the sauce can bubble.
- Stir occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelise around the chicken until glossy and rich.
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Finish & Serve
- Add chopped green spring onions.
- Remove from heat.
- Plate immediately while hot and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7.4 g
- Sodium: 473.1 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29.1 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 75.5 mg