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Chinese Garlic Chicken
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Chinese Garlic Chicken

Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized cubes
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce divided
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • A few drops of toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp sriracha paste
  • 2 green onions finely choppe

Instructions

  • Chop up the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Place in a bowl, mix with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of dry sherry, and mix until evenly coated. Refrigerate to marinate for 20-25 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the garlic and green onions. Combine the sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and chili paste in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large cast-iron skillet and add peanut oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken. Stir-fry briefly on high heat, then add the garlic and green onion.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture and stir until the chicken is coated evenly.
  • Total cooking time should be about 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.