Dishes made from chicken are always the perfect choice for family meals due to their deliciousness, nutritional value, and the simplicity of preparation. Today, TasteVN would like to share with you 2 ways to make spicy stir-fried chicken that are flavorful and great with rice. Let’s get cooking and immediately make these 2 simple stir-fry dishes!
1. Kung Pao Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken in European Style
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Preparation Time
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Kung Pao Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken in European Style Serves 4
Chicken breast 250 gr Zucchini 1/2 piece Egg white 1 piece Chicken broth 120 ml Potato starch 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1.5 teaspoons Dried chili 5 pieces Minced ginger 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 20 gr Green onion 3 stalks Sugar 2 tablespoons Vinegar 1.5 tablespoons Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon White wine 2.5 tablespoons Soy sauce 2.5 tablespoons Olive oil 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
What is Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Kung Pao?
- Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Kung Pao is a famous dish from Sichuan, China.
- This dish is characterized by its spicy flavor and the vibrant colors of the ingredients, with rich and flavorful chicken.
- This dish is present on the festive banquet table during Chinese holidays.
How to Prepare Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Kung Pao in a Western Style
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Prepare the chicken
Remove the skin from the chicken breast you bought, then rinse it with water, and let it drain or use a clean towel to pat it dry.
Cut the chicken into small square pieces about 2 – 3cm thick.
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Marinate the chicken with spices
Marinate the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of white wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 egg white, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and let the chicken absorb the spices for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Zucchini bought should be washed clean, then cut into bite-sized pieces. The green onions should be cut into sections.
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Make the sauce
To prepare the sauce, you add 120ml of chicken broth, 1/2 tablespoon of white wine, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of potato starch, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce into a bowl. Use a spoon to stir well until all the ingredients dissolve completely.
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Stir-fried chicken
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat it up.
Add all the chicken meat into the pan and stir-fry on high heat until the chicken is firm and golden.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 5 dried chilies cut into pieces, 20g minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, chopped green onions, diced zucchini, and 1 teaspoon of white wine into the pan. Stir thoroughly to cook the ingredients evenly.
Finally, add the prepared sauce into the pan, continue to stir-fry until the sauce boils and the ingredients are well-coated with the seasoning, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product
The Kung Pao stir-fried chicken, when completed, has an eye-catching color. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are soft and sweet, blending beautifully with the spicy, rich sauce. This dish served hot with rice will be absolutely wonderful!
2. Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Butter Sauce Serves 4
Chicken thigh 700 gr Chicken broth 240 ml Garlic 5 cloves Butter 1 tablespoon Shallot 1 bulb Thyme 20 gr (thyme) White wine 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Pea shoots/sprouts 10 gr Grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
What is Balsamic vinegar?
- Balsamic vinegar, also known as black vinegar, originates from Italy.
- Balsamic is often favored in salads, as a sauce for grilled or roasted dishes.
- With an acidity of about 6%, Balsamic is suitable for all age groups from the elderly to children.
- You can find Balsamic in supermarkets or large grocery stores.
- If you cannot find Balsamic vinegar, you can substitute it with rice vinegar or lemon juice to make this dish!
How to prepare Spicy Chicken Stir-fried with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
When you buy the chicken, rub it with coarse salt and rinse it thoroughly with clean water several times, then drain and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
To let the meat absorb the seasoning, marinate the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Use your hands to massage both sides of the chicken and marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the onion and cut it in half. For garlic, take about 10 grams, peel it, and then mince it. The remaining part, cut in half.
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Stir-fry the chicken
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it.
When the oil is hot, add the chicken, the minced garlic, and the onion cut in half, and fry over medium heat until the chicken skin is evenly golden, then turn it over and continue frying until the chicken is cooked and golden.
Tip: When stir-frying the chicken, you should place the skin side down first, then fry the other side to ensure the skin becomes crispy and has a beautiful color.
Next, add 10g of minced garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon of white wine, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 240ml of chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and continue to simmer the chicken for another 20 minutes for the spices to infuse into the chicken meat.
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Bake the chicken
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pan, place it in the oven, and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for another 6 minutes.
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Make the sauce
Strain the sauce used to simmer the chicken through a sieve to collect the pure liquid, then transfer it to a small pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce to the pan, stir well, and continue to cook until the sauce boils.
When the sauce starts to boil, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, then slowly pour it into the sauce pan until the desired thickness is achieved, then turn off the heat.
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Completion
Drizzle the sauce over the plate, place the grilled chicken on top, sprinkle with some pea shoots, grated lemon zest, and then garnish to make it look appealing to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The spicy garlic butter chicken stir-fry, once completed, has an incredibly delicious aroma with juicy chicken, accompanied by a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. You should enjoy it with hot rice for the best experience!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- To prepare this dish, you should choose the chicken breast or thigh meat as these parts contain the most meat.
- Choose chicken meat that has a natural pink color, not too pale or too dark. Especially, the chicken meat should not have bruises or blood clots.
- If you buy processed and packaged chicken, you should carefully check the expiration date and packaging date. Check if the openings of the bag are intact.
How to clean chicken meat, without odor
- After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of rice wine and sliced ginger, crush it and rub it all over the chicken meat once again to help eliminate the odor and dirt. Rinse well and let it drain.
- Alternatively, you can add lemon to the water, soak the chicken for 15 – 20 minutes. After that, take it out, rinse with cold water and let it drain.
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Above are 2 spicy chicken stir-fry recipes that are delicious, appealing, and easy to make, adding more enjoyment to family meals. Let’s make them to treat the family, wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Taste Show
