Sesame oil chicken with ginger - easy Chinese recipe

Are you searching for a quick and easy way to cook chicken differently? I have an answer for you. I will share an easy Chinese-style braised sesame oil chicken in this article.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, sesame and ginger are highly beneficial for new mothers who have recently given birth. These ingredients are believed to aid in post-delivery recovery. As a result, it is a classic Chinese confinement dish for new moms.

This dish is incredibly easy to prepare and takes less than half an hour. It tastes amazing with steamed rice and is liked by the whole family, including kids, due to its universal flavor. It's no wonder it has become a staple dish in many Chinese households, not just for recovering after childbirth.


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Recipe:
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Ingredients A (marinate)
2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on chunks
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Ingredients B (seasonings)
4 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
Ingredients C
4 tbsp sesame oil (more if you prefer)
150g button mushrooms, cut into half
50g ginger, peel, cut, and julienne (more if you prefer)
1 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch (make a slurry with water)
Green onions to garnish

Method

Marinate the chicken with ingredients A for at least 2 hours.
Cut the ginger into fine julienne
Heat sesame oil in a wok. Once the heat reaches medium, add the fine strips of ginger and fry until they change color and become slightly crispy.
Add the marinated chicken and continue to fry it over medium-high heat until both sides turn golden brown.
Add ingredients B except the rice wine to the chicken.
Simultaneously, add water and cover to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through.
Reduce the liquid by continuing to cook it if required.
Add the mushrooms.
Thicken the sauce by adding the cornstarch slurry until it reaches the desired consistency.
Add the rice wine.
Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with green onions.

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