Plum Sauce Chicken
Chinese Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine

Plum Sauce Chicken

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

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 600g chicken, cut into chunks
  • • 4 tbsp plum sauce
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 3 slices ginger
  • • 200ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Sear the chicken with ginger until golden.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the plum sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, vinegar, and sugar.

3
Phase 3

Add the water and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4
Phase 4

Boil the sauce down until thick and clinging.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot over steamed rice.