Best 4 Chinese Garlic Chicken Recipes

Chinese garlic chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please any garlic lover. This dish is typically made with chicken, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine. The chicken is usually marinated in the soy sauce and rice wine mixture before being cooked. This helps to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor. The chicken is then cooked in a hot wok or skillet until it is golden brown and cooked through. The garlic is added to the wok or skillet towards the end of cooking, so that it retains its flavor and aroma. Chinese garlic chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE GARLIC CHICKEN

Chinese Garlic Chicken image

The chicken in this dish is first stir fried with whole garlic cloves, then simmered with Chinese cooking wine and chicken stock until tender.

Provided by Steve Bowden

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons peanut oil
15 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons Shao-Hsing cooking wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 ⅓ cups chicken stock

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Toss with flour until coated.
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add chicken, and stir fry until the pieces are lightly browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium and stir in whole garlic cloves; continue stir frying for 5 minutes.
Turn heat to low, and add Shao-Hsing wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove garlic cloves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1406.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC CHIVES

Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach and Garlic Chives image

Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Ginger Leafy Green Onion Pasta Poultry Lunar New Year Winter Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

a 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
8 thin slices fresh gingerroot
1 bunch scallions, cut crosswise into thirds
10 cups water
3/4 cup Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 ounces dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli)
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed, drained, and chopped coarse (about 4 packed cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh garlic chives or regular fresh chives

Steps:

With a cleaver or heavy chef's knife cut chicken into large pieces. Cut chicken through bones into 2-inch pieces. In a large kettle of boiling water blanch chicken 1 minute. In a colander drain chicken and rinse under cold water.
With flat side of cleaver or knife lightly smash gingerroot and scallions. In cleaned kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil with chicken, gingerroot, scallions, rice wine or Sherry and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 2 hours. Pour broth through colander lined with triple thickness of cheesecloth into a large heatproof bowl, reserving chicken for another use. Broth may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
In cleaned kettle bring broth to a boil. Add noodles and boil, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and simmer, stirring once or twice, until spinach turns bright green and is just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 1 minute.

SPICY CHINESE SESAME GARLIC CHICKEN

Spicy Chinese Sesame Garlic Chicken image

This is a delicious recipe that uses all Chinese ingridients, but is easily prepared with a conventional oven.

Provided by Vito Fun

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 chicken legs
6 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce
2 ounces soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil
6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
12 garlic cloves, Pressed
1/2 cup scallion, Chopped Fine
1 ounce gingerroot, Grated
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Combine all ingridients except for chicken in a large bowl and mix together.
Dip the chicken in and thoroughly coat each side.
Place chicken in baking dish and pour the remaining sauce on top of the chicken.
For maximum flavor, marinate for 2-3 hours at room temperature. If you are in a rush, you may skip this step.
Bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 45 minutes.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.2, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 326.4, Sodium 1350.8, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 76.1

CHINESE GARLIC CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Chinese Garlic Chicken with Vegetables image

This dish is fantastic. I make this dish quite often. I think it is better than take out Chinese. My family is adding this to one of their favorites. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 lb boneless chicken breasts( about 2 large breasts) cut in to 3/4 inch strips
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 c canola oil divided
NOTE: YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE GREEN BEANS AND ASPARAGUS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF VEGGIES EQUALING 4 CUPS TOTAL VEGGIES
2 c green beans with ends cut off, or brocolli
2 c asparagus tips( i used the thinner asparagus) about the diameter of the green beans
5 clove chopped garlic
4-5 white ends ( root) of green onion peeled and chopped
3 Tbsp corn starch divided
1/4 c water divided
2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
RICE
4-5 c cooked rice optional chinese or jasmine,or rice of choice

Steps:

1. Take out all ingredients. Measure half of water and mix with 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Set aside. Cut chicken in to strips about 3/4 inch wide by 2-3 inches in length.
2. In a bowl mix the chicken with the soy sauce. I use my hands to combine well. Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch ,and the black pepper. Mix well and set aside. Chop the garlic and onion bulbs in a food processor together,or chop with knife. set aside
3. Heat 1/2 of oil on high heat in a large wok or large non stick fry pan. When nice and hot add the chicken soy mixture to pan. Fry until almost done. Add onion and garlic and stir fry for about 2 minutes. Remove chicken to plate.
4. Add the rest of the oil to pan. Add the Vegetables to oil,and stir fry for about a minute.Add 2-3 tablespoons of water Add the Hoisin sauce and fry. Cover with lid. Cook and uncover stirring until softened a bit and cooked.
5. Add in the chicken,and Corn starch water mixture, and stir fry for 1 minute. Serve alone or over cooked rice.

Tips:

Choose the Right Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner dish, or chicken with bones for a more flavorful broth. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger adds flavor and tenderizes the meat. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet allows the chicken and vegetables to cook quickly and evenly. If you don't have a wok, use a large nonstick skillet.
Cook the Chicken in Batches: If you're cooking a large amount of chicken, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish. Choose vegetables that are in season for the best flavor.
Add the Vegetables in Stages: Add the vegetables to the pan in stages, starting with the harder vegetables like carrots and broccoli. Add the softer vegetables like bell peppers and snow peas last.
Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture. Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
Make the Sauce: The sauce is what brings the dish together. Combine soy sauce, rice wine, chicken broth, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook the sauce until it has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the Chicken and Vegetables to the Sauce: Once the sauce has thickened, add the chicken and vegetables to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables in the sauce.
Serve Immediately: Serve the Chinese Garlic Chicken immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Chinese Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger, then cooked with fresh vegetables in a savory garlic sauce. Serve the Chinese Garlic Chicken over rice or noodles for a complete meal.