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Easy Chinese Chicken Recipe

Easy Chinese Chicken Recipe

This quick Chinese-style chicken stir-fry is sweet, savory, and silky with a glossy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry for marinade
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch for marinade
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil divided
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2.5 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions plus extra for garnish
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds optional garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Marinate chicken. Toss thighs with soy sauce, rice wine, and 1.5 tsp cornstarch. Rest 10 minutes.
  • Whisk sauce. Combine broth, hoisin, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water. Stir in sesame oil and flakes.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry bell peppers until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil. Spread chicken in the pan. Sear 2 minutes, then stir until cooked through, 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Return peppers. Pour in the sauce and toss. Cook until glossy and thick, 1–2 minutes.
  • Fold in green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Variation: Swap bell peppers for broccoli or snow peas, or add a spoonful of chili-garlic sauce for extra heat. For meal prep, refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chinese Chicken Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.