China Town-Style Guangzhou Yu Lin Chi Chicken

Name: China Town-Style Guangzhou Yu Lin Chi Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Chicken; 10 Peanuts (or peanut butter); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp The juice from grated ginger; 1 tbsp Sake (or Shaoxing wine); 1 tbsp 1Soy sauce; 1 tsp 1Vinegar (or black vinegar); 2 tsp 1The juice from grated ginger; 1 tsp 1Garlic (grated); 2 tsp 1Sesame oil; 1 tsp 1 Sugar; 1 tbsp 2Salt; 1 tsp 2Black pepper

Servings: persons

300 grams Chicken
10 Peanuts (or peanut butter)
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp The juice from grated ginger
1 tbsp Sake (or Shaoxing wine)
1 tbsp 1Soy sauce
1 tsp 1Vinegar (or black vinegar)
2 tsp 1The juice from grated ginger
1 tsp 1Garlic (grated)
2 tsp 1Sesame oil
1 tsp 1 Sugar
1 tbsp 2Salt
1 tsp 2Black pepper

1
Cut the sinews off the chicken.
2
Cut the thick part open to make it evenly thick.
3
Prick the skin side with your fork.
4
Grind the peanuts or peanut butter in your pestle & mortar.
5
I chopped them finely on a chopping board with my knife.
6
This is my home-made peanut oil.
7
Mix with Step 2.
8
Smear both sides of the chicken with the mixture.
9
Leave to stand for 20 minutes.
10
Mix the ingredients marked with 1 to make Sauce 1.
11
Mix the ingredients marked with 2 to make Spice 2.
12
Pour the vegetable oil in a wok and heat until 170C.
13
Place the chicken in the oil.
14
To cook the chicken evenly pour hot oil over the chicken with a ladle occasionally.
15
When the chicken looks red like this because of the heat turn off the heat.
16
Take the chicken out of the wok.
17
This is a really juicy chicken.
18
The soy sauce and peanut sauce mixture gives the chicken a good colour.
19
Slice the chicken carefully and transfer onto a serving dish.
20
Serve with Sauce 1 and Spice 2.
21
Try eating the chicken with the sauce and spice.
22
Note: My Yokohama China Town Yu Lin Chi.
23
You can make this just using an oven.

1580

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Chicken, 10 Peanuts (or peanut butter), 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp The juice from grated ginger, and more.

Yes, China Town-Style Guangzhou Yu Lin Chi Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!