Mall Chinese Chicken
Tender chicken pieces are seared until golden, then coated in a glossy sauce of soy, hoisin, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons cooking sherry or bourbon
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter, vegetable oil, or sesame oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, chicken stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cooking sherry, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set sauce aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other, until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat and pour in the sauce mixture. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken back into the skillet and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through and sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately with your choice of rice or noodles.
Notes
Great for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners. Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 17.5gProtein: 30.8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 917mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9.2g