Description
A versatile guide to preparing warm Asian-style chicken dishes that balance bold flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- Aromatics (garlic, ginger, scallions)
- Chili paste (optional)
- Vegetables (for stir-fry or sides)
- Rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by cutting into even pieces.
- Mix the sauce: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and a touch of cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a high-heat pan or wok until shimmering.
- Sear chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and quickly stir-fry aromatics.
- Add the chicken back, pour in the sauce, and toss until thickened.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use thighs for moist, flavorful meat. Try adding quick-cooking vegetables in the last minute of cooking for added contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg