Oriental Chicken Recipe

Name: Oriental Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup canned chicken broth; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

Servings: persons

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1
Place chicken in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
2
Add 1/2 cup cornstarch and toss until chicken is well coated.
3
Transfer chicken to colander and toss to remove excess cornstarch.
4
Place chicken broth in small bowl.
5
Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
6
Add vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar and mix thoroughly.
7
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat until oil is very hot, about 5 minutes.
8
Add chicken and fry until just cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
9
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate.
10
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet.
11
Add green onions, ginger and garlic, then bell pepper to skillet and stir-fry over high heat until bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
12
Return chicken to skillet; add broth mixture and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

615

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup canned chicken broth, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Oriental 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!

Oriental Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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