Gali Ji Huifan (Chinese Chicken Curry On Rice)

Name: Gali Ji Huifan (Chinese Chicken Curry On Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooked rice; 1 -2 garlic clove, smashed and slice; 2 slices ginger; 1 onion, 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 lb chicken breast, 1/2-inch dice; 2 medium potatoes, 1/2 inch dice (optional); 1 medium carrot, 1/2 inch dice (optional); 2 -4 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 -4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 -3 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 -2 cup chicken stock or 1 -2 cup water; 1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch, in; 1 -2 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

cooked rice
1 -2 garlic clove, smashed and slice
2 slices ginger
1 onion, 1/2-inch dice
1/2 lb chicken breast, 1/2-inch dice
2 medium potatoes, 1/2 inch dice (optional)
1 medium carrot, 1/2 inch dice (optional)
2 -4 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 -4 tablespoons canola oil
1 -3 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 cup chicken stock or 1 -2 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch, in
1 -2 tablespoon water

1
Put on rice to cook.
2
Prepare garlic, ginger, onion, chicken, potatoes, and carrots and have ready for cooking.
3
Heat empty wok over high heat until you can see the heat rising off the surface. Add oil and swirl to coat wok and heat oil thoroughly.
4
Add garlic and ginger to the wok, and toss briefly until fragrant.
5
Add onion and curry powder, and toss to thoroughly coat onion.
6
Add diced chicken, and stir-fry briefly until all the surfaces of the meat are coated and cooked (it need not be cooked through).
7
Add potatoes, carrot, and salt, and stir to thoroughly coat vegetables.
8
Add chicken stock or water to almost cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until meat, potatoes, and carrots are cooked through, 10-15 minutes.
9
Some people like to throw in some frozen peas at this point and heat them for about 3 minutes.
10
Thicken sauce with cornstarch/water mixture.
11
Serve over rice.

770

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooked rice, 1 -2 garlic clove, smashed and slice, 2 slices ginger, 1 onion, 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Gali Ji Huifan (Chinese Chicken Curry On Rice) 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!