Reduced Vinegar Youlinji Chicken Recipe

Name: Reduced Vinegar Youlinji Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cooking sake; 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp Grated ginger, garlic; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Chicken thigh (or breast); 1 Plain flour; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 rounded teaspoons Sugar; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 Chopped green onion; 1 Red chilli (as needed), plus 2.5 tsp each of grated ginger and garlic; 1/2 tsp Sesame oil; 1 Toasted white sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 Cooking sake
1/2 tsp to 1 tsp Grated ginger, garlic
1 Salt and pepper
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 Chicken thigh (or breast)
1 Plain flour
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 rounded teaspoons Sugar
1 tsp Vinegar
1 Chopped green onion
1 Red chilli (as needed), plus 2.5 tsp each of grated ginger and garlic
1/2 tsp Sesame oil
1 Toasted white sesame seeds

1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2
Mix with the ingredients well.
3
Drain the liquid from Step 1 and coat the chicken with the plain flour.
4
Put everything in a plastic bag and shake well.
5
Pour the oil into a frying pan and fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown.
6
If the chicken has its skin place the skin side down first.
7
You can fry the chicken with less oil.
8
Cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
9
After cooking through uncover and continue to fry the chicken until crispy.
10
Put all sauce ingredients into a heat-proof cup and mix well.
11
Microwave the mixture to heat through.
12
Add ingredients and mix well.
13
Note: After frying the chicken, you can clean the frying pan and heat the sauce ingredients.
14
Pour the hot Step 5 sauce over Step 4.
15
The main picture doesn't have any chopped green onion, just sesame seeds on top.
16
Note: If the vinegar you use is not so harsh, use 1 tablespoon.
17
It's quite delicious.
18
If your microwave has a steam-cooking program you can make this dish much healthier.
19
I recommend heating the sauce in a sauce pan.

536

kcal

Calories

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 Cooking sake, 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp Grated ginger, garlic, 1 Salt and pepper, 1 tsp Soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Reduced Vinegar Youlinji 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!

Reduced Vinegar Youlinji Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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