Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch long thin strips; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons black vinegar; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 head garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 bunch scallion, white and light green parts, minced; 8 fresh water chestnuts, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 piece black cloud ear mushrooms, soaked and drained (optional); 1 bunch scallion, dark green parts, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved into 2 tsp. water; 3 tablespoons peanut oil (or canola oil)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch long thin strips
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons black vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 head garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 bunch scallion, white and light green parts, minced
8 fresh water chestnuts, peeled and thinly sliced
1 piece black cloud ear mushrooms, soaked and drained (optional)
1 bunch scallion, dark green parts, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved into 2 tsp. water
3 tablespoons peanut oil (or canola oil)

1
Marinate chicken with wine, cornstarch and black pepper while cutting vegetables. Mix together sauce ingredients: vinegars, soy sauce, wine, sugar, chili garlic paste and sesame oil. Set aside.
2
Slice water chestnuts into shreds, about three pieces per slice. Trim any woody parts from the fungus and discard. Roll up fungus into a cigar shape and thinly slice crosswise to make thin ribbon-like shreds.
3
Heat wok on high heat until it is about to start smoking, add oil and heat until it shimmers, then stir fry garlic, ginger and white part of scallion together for thirty seconds. Add drained chicken, and pat into a layer on the bottom of the wok. Allow chicken to brown lightly by sitting undisturbed on the wok for 45-60 seconds. Stir and fry until chicken is nearly done.
4
Add water chestnuts, fungus and sauce ingredients. Bring sauce to a boil. Add cornstarch and water, boil until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and garnish with green scallion tops.

623

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch long thin strips, 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce 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.

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Shredded Chicken With Garlic Sauce

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