Shacha Chicken
Chinese Noodles and Dumplings - shacha-chicken.md

Shacha Chicken

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic noodles and dumplings recipe for Shacha Chicken, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 1 (12 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced)
  • • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • • 1 teaspoons cornflour
  • • 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • • 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
  • • 1/4 white onion (sliced)
  • • 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • • 1 thumb ginger (julienned)
  • • 1 sweet peppers (sliced)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to mix well.

2
Phase 2

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Spread out the chicken pieces without overlapping. Cook until the bottom is charred. Flip the chicken and cook until the other side is lightly charred. Move to a plate and set aside.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the sauce. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

5
Phase 5

Add the onion and sweet peppers. Keep stirring for a minute, until the vegetables have softened. Add back the chicken. Stir and cook until the sauce is evenly coated. Transfer everything to a serving plate and serve hot as a main dish.