Simple and Delicious Stir-Fried Cucumber with Chicken

How to prepare Stir-fried Cucumber with Chicken

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  Prepare the chicken

  After buying the chicken, you can rub salt or lemon around and massage the chicken evenly to help reduce the smell, then rinse with water.

  Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

  How to clean chicken properly, without odor:

  • You should thoroughly clean the feathers, remove the fat glands from the tail, and use a mixture of salt and vinegar to wash the chicken thoroughly.
  • After cleaning the feathers, you can soak the chicken in water for about 20 minutes.
  • You can also clean the chicken by using salt, pepper, crushed ginger, and a bit of white alcohol, massaging and rubbing the entire chicken for about 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

  

  

  
• 2

  Marinate the chicken with spices

  After cleaning the chicken, marinate it with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of flour for frying, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate. Use chopsticks to mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes for the chicken to absorb the flavors.

  

  
• 3

  Prepare other ingredients

  Cucumber soaked in salt for about 15 minutes, then rinse clean. Smash and then cut into pieces about 2cm thick.

  Chives cut into pieces, chili sliced. Shallots, garlic peeled and minced.

  Onion cut into wedges, then cut into small pieces about 2cm thick.

  Tips for cutting onions without tearing up

  • Soaking in salt water will help the onion maintain its whiteness while reducing the pungent smell and sharpness of the onion.
  • Cut onions in a well-ventilated area, such as under a range hood or by a window.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut decisively instead of pressing hard each time to reduce the amount of enzymes released from the onion, avoiding splashing into the eyes.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Lightly fry the chicken

  Place a pan on the stove, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add all the marinated chicken to fry on high heat until the chicken is firm and evenly golden, then remove to a plate and drain the oil.

  

  
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  Stir-fry cucumber with chicken

  Place another pan on the stove and add cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion, garlic, chili, and ginger to sauté until fragrant.

  After the onion, garlic, chili, and ginger are evenly golden and aromatic, add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning to the pan.

  Next, add the chicken and stir well. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan. Stir-fry the chicken for about 2 minutes.

  Then add the onion and cucumber and stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes. After that, add chopped green onions and stir well, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

  

  

  

  
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  Final product

  The chicken is tender, infused with flavor, combined with crunchy and sweet cucumbers and onions, giving you a delicious meal with family. You can enjoy this dish with garlic chili sauce, ensuring the flavor will be enhanced many times over.