Chinese Garlic Chicken
Chinese Garlic Chicken features tender stir-fried chicken simmered with whole garlic cloves in a soy and Shaoxing wine broth. The cloves mellow into a sweet, roasty depth that infuses the sauce, balancing savory notes with gentle warmth. It’s a comforting, aromatic dish perfect for a weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or greens.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then toss it with flour until coated.
- 2
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- 3
Add the chicken and stir-fry until the pieces are lightly browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the whole garlic cloves; continue stir-frying for 5 minutes.
- 5
Lower the heat to low and add Shao-Hsing wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock.
- 6
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- 7
Remove the garlic cloves before serving.
- Calories 274.89 kcal Moderate
- Protein 36.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 137.77 mg High
- Sodium 1250.36 mg High
- Fiber 0.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.63 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.63 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source
- Potassium 441.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Chinese Garlic Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Light Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 274.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese Garlic Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Light Soy Sauce, Peanut Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 274.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Garlic Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
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