Rich Spices, Sauces, and Veggies Make Meals Tasty and Fulfilling. Here are Five Delicious Chinese Chicken Recipes With Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions.

 Rich Spices, Sauces, and Veggies Make Meals Tasty and Fulfilling. Here are Five Delicious Chinese Chicken Recipes With Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions. 

🥢 1. Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken – 500g (cut into cubes)

• Dried red chilies – 8 to 10

• Roasted peanuts – ½ cup

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (minced)

• Ginger – 1 tbsp (minced)

• Spring onion – ½ cup (chopped)

• Oil – 2 tbsp

For Sauce

• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tbsp

• Hoisin sauce – 1 tbsp (optional)

• Sugar – 1 tsp

• Cornflour – 1 tsp

• Water – ¼ cup

Instructions

1. Mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl, stir, and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a wok. Fry dried red chilies until they darken.

3. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds.

4. Add chicken cubes and stir-fry on high heat until cooked.

5. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss well.

6. Add roasted peanuts and spring onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

7. Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

🍯 2. Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs or breast – 500g (boneless, cut)

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (minced)

• Honey – 3 tbsp

• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

• Cornflour – 2 tbsp

• Oil – for frying

• Spring onions – for garnish

Instructions

1. Coat chicken pieces with cornflour.

2. In a pan, shallow-fry the chicken until crisp and golden. Set aside.

3. Sauté the garlic in the same pan. 

4. Simmer the honey and soy sauce for one minute. 

5. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce to ensure an even coating.

6. Garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve hot.

🌶️ 3. Szechuan Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g (boneless, thinly sliced)

• Onion – 1 (sliced)

• Capsicum – 1 (sliced)

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (chopped)

• Ginger – 1 tbsp (chopped)

• Dry red chilies – 6

• Oil – 2 tbsp

For Sauce

• Szechuan sauce – 3 tbsp

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tbsp

• Cornflour – 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Heat oil, fry garlic, ginger, and dry chilies.

2. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked.

3. Add onions and capsicum, sauté for 2 minutes.

4. Mix all sauce ingredients and add to the pan.

5. Pour cornflour slurry and cook until thickened.

6. Serve with steamed or fried rice.

🍗 4. Chinese Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken breast – 500g (cut into strips)

• Cornflour – 3 tbsp

• Egg – 1

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – for frying

For Lemon Sauce

• Lemon juice – ¼ cup

• Sugar – 2 tbsp

• Soy sauce – 1 tsp

• Cornflour – 1 tsp

• Water – ½ cup

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with egg, cornflour, and salt.

2. Deep-fry the coated chicken until golden. Drain and keep aside.

3. In a pan, mix all lemon sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.

5. Cook until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

🌿 5. Chicken Manchurian

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken – 500g (cubed)

• Cornflour – 3 tbsp

• All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp

• Egg – 1

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (minced)

• Green chilies – 2 (slit)

• Onion – 1 (chopped)

• Spring onions – for garnish

• Oil – for frying

For Sauce

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• Red chili sauce – 1 tbsp

• Tomato ketchup – 2 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tbsp

• Cornflour slurry – 1 tsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with cornflour, flour, egg, salt. Fry until golden. Set aside.

2. Sauté the garlic, onion, and green chilies in a wok. 

3. Vinegar, chili sauce, soy sauce, and ketchup should be added. Blend well.

4. Add fried chicken and cornflour slurry.

5. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

6. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.