Secret Siamese Chicken Recipe

Name: Secret Siamese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 whole (1 1/4-pound) chicken breast, skinned, boned, and cut in 1-inch cubes; 1/4 pound fresh snow peas, cut diagonally in thirds; 1/4 pound pearl onions, each cut in 3 or 4 thin slices; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil, crushed; 2 to 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh Oriental hot green chile, caribe (crushed Northern New Mexico red chile), or other hot chile; Hot cooked rice; Hot Hot Oil ,if desired

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 whole (1 1/4-pound) chicken breast, skinned, boned, and cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 pound fresh snow peas, cut diagonally in thirds
1/4 pound pearl onions, each cut in 3 or 4 thin slices
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil, crushed
2 to 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh Oriental hot green chile, caribe (crushed Northern New Mexico red chile), or other hot chile
Hot cooked rice
Hot Hot Oil ,if desired

1
Combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sherry, and 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a shallow glass or stainless steel bowl.
2
Add chicken cubes and stir well.
3
Cover and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate at least 8 hours), stirring at least twice.
4
About 10 minutes before serving, heat a wok or very large, heavy skillet until medium-hot, and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
5
When oil is hot but not smoking, drain chicken cubes, reserving marinade.
6
Add chicken to pan and stir-fry about 3 minutes, or until meat has almost lost its pink color.
7
Remove chicken to a warmed platter.
8
Add snow peas, onions, and reserved marinade to pan.
9
Stir-fry about 2 minutes.
10
Turn off heat, and then evenly mix in chicken, basil, and hot chile.
11
Pour onto platter.
12
Serve over rice, and offer Hot Hot Oil to add to individual servings, if desired.

221

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1/4 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Secret Siamese 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!

Secret Siamese Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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