Chinese Hot And Spicy Chicken (Ma La Tze Gee)

Name: Chinese Hot And Spicy Chicken (Ma La Tze Gee)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1 scallion; 2 -3 hot peppers; 1 tablespoon shredded ginger; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 lbs fryer; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 -2 teaspoon anise pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
1 scallion
2 -3 hot peppers
1 tablespoon shredded ginger
1 tablespoon sherry wine
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 lbs fryer
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon anise pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, marinate 15-20 minutes in ginger, sherry, soy sauce mixture.
2
Cut scallion and hot peppers diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
3
Grind anise pepper to powder.
4
Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, wine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
5
Heat oil.
6
Add scallion, and stir fry several times.
7
Add ginger, sherry, soy mixture and chicken to scallions and hot pepper, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes more.
8
Add chicken broth mixture, mix well.
9
Cook over low heat until chicken pieces are tender.
10
Add cornstarch to thicken.
11
Serve.

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* 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

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.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil, 1 scallion, 2 -3 hot peppers, 1 tablespoon shredded ginger, and more.

Yes, Chinese Hot And Spicy Chicken (Ma La Tze Gee) 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!