Fried chicken with ginger and green onions
3 servings
45 minutes
Ginger and green onion fried chicken is a refined dish that combines rich flavors and subtle aromas. Marinated chicken soaked in soy sauce and Shaoxing wine gains tenderness and a slight sweetness, while ginger adds fresh spiciness. Frying with onions enhances the depth of flavor, adding caramelized notes and a pleasant textural play. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner, pairs well with fluffy rice, and fills the home with the warmth of a cozy kitchen.
1
Cut the chicken breast into pieces. Place the chicken slices in a large bowl and add salt, sugar, ground white pepper, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oil and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Chicken: 250 g
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Sugar: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground white pepper: 0.1 teaspoon
- Shaoxing (Chinese rice) wine: 0.5 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 0.5 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 3.5 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 0.5 teaspoon
2
After 30 minutes, take the chicken out of the fridge. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over high heat. Add a slice of ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then remove the ginger pieces from the pan and discard.
- Vegetable oil: 3.5 tablespoons
- Ground ginger: 11 pieces
3
Add chicken. Fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Continue cooking, stirring regularly, for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Chicken: 250 g
4
Bring the remaining oil in the pan to a boil over high heat. Add finely chopped green and onion. Season with salt and sauté, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 2 more minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the chopped ginger and minced garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Plate and serve hot with rice.
- Vegetable oil: 3.5 tablespoons
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 4 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Chicken: 250 g
- Ground ginger: 11 pieces
- Finely chopped garlic: 3 cloves
- Rice: to taste
