Chicken with Garlic Sauce (Chinese Style)

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Written By Rose Hernandez

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Chicken with Garlic Sauce (Chinese Style)

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CHICKEN & TURKEY RECIPES

This Chicken with Garlic Sauce is a delightful Chinese-inspired dish that’s packed with flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty addition to your Asian cuisine repertoire.

Why You’ll Love This chicken with garlic sauce Chinese

  • Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Flavorful: A harmonious blend of savory garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness.
  • Versatile: Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

chicken with garlic sauce chinese
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken slices with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir-fry the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until they start to soften.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
  • Add a side of steamed broccoli or bok choy.
  • Top with additional green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.

How to Store chicken with garlic sauce Chinese

  • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Additional Tips

  • Substitutions: Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken for a different protein.
  • Extra Flavor: Add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. If too thin, add a bit more cornstarch slurry.

Chicken with Garlic Sauce (Chinese Style)

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: Main CourseCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Set aside.
  • Stir-fry garlic, bell pepper, and onion until soft.
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth. Simmer.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.
  • Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Garnish and serve.

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