Best 7 Chinese Plum Chicken Recipes

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Chinese Plum Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and sour flavors of Chinese cuisine. This dish is made with tender chicken pieces that are coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce made from plums, honey, ginger, and soy sauce. The chicken is typically served over rice or noodles and is garnished with scallions or cilantro. This dish is a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE PLUM CHICKEN STIR FRY



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A spicy chicken dinner that makes a great takeout alternative! My Crispy Chinese Plum Chicken with Sticky Chilli Sauce is super-quick to make (20 minutes!). Also, check out my trick to save on the washing up!

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
3 chicken breast fillets (chopped into bite-size chunks)
2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
1 medium egg
10 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic salt
2 tsp paprika
3 plums (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
2 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced)
2 tbsp tomato puree/paste
1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar (white wine vinegar will work too)
3 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp chili flakes
¾ cup pineapple juice
Boiled rice
Shredded spring onions (scallions)
Chilli flakes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot.
  • Whilst the oil is heating, place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle on the cornflour. Mix together with a fork or your hands until the chicken is coated.
  • Now break the egg into the bowl with the chicken, and use a fork to mix everything together thoroughly. There should be no egg pooling at the bottom of the bowl. If there is, discard it.
  • Next, sprinkle on the flour, followed by salt, pepper, garlic salt and paprika. Mix everything together with your hands. The chicken should be well-coated, but will also be sticky.
  • Add the chicken to the wok and cook on a high heat for 6-7 minutes, turning two or three times during cooking, until well browned. You may need to cook in two batches (I find I can do it in one batch so long as there are no more than 3 chicken breasts).
  • Once golden brown, add the plum slices, peppers and garlic. Cook, with the chicken for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the plum starts to soften.
  • Now add all of the sauce ingredients to the wok, stir and bubble on a high heat until the sauce reduces by about a third (should take 2-3 minutes).
  • Turn off the heat and divide between four bowls. Serve with boiled rice and top with spring onions and chilli flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1290 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE PLUM CHICKEN



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Make and share this Chinese Plum Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 1/2 ounces plum sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Combine onions and next 6 ingredients; stir well, and pour over chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50 minutes or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with plum sauce mixture.

CHINESE PLUM CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups Panko bread crumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 cup plum sauce
1 to 2 scallions (green onions), sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, see Note)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a shallow dish, beat together the eggs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast into egg mixture then bread crumbs, pressing down to coat completely. Place on baking sheet and coat tops of chicken with cooking spray. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until no pink remains. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat plum sauce over low heat 6 to 8 minutes, or until hot. Spoon over chicken, sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds (if desired), and serve immediately.

CHINESE PLUM SAUCE



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The condiment sū méi jiàng is typically made with plums, vinegar, sugar and some spices. Our version of plum sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness, brightness and light spice. It's traditionally used as a dipping sauce for fried foods like spring rolls, egg rolls and fried wontons, and for basting duck, chicken and pork. But there's no need to stop there. Try it tossed with noodles or a stir-fry, or mixed into a salad dressing for a twist.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h35m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh plums, preferably red plums for color, pitted and chopped (about 4 cups)
2 sticks brown slab sugar or 1/2 cup light brown sugar (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 coins ginger, about 1/2 inch thick
1 dried chile pepper, such as chile de árbol or dried Thai chile, optional
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the plums, sugar, apple cider vinegar, unseasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, ginger coins, chile and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the plums are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender, filling halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Transfer the blended plum mixture back to the same pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and you can see the bottom of the pot when you run a rubber spatula across the bottom, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl or plate to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

PLUM-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN



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I adjusted a recipe for duck so I could use a chicken instead, and it's been a favorite holiday entree ever since. I've also substituted a small 9- to 11-pound turkey.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium oranges, halved and seeds removed
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) plums
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange oranges in a shallow roasting pan, cut sides down. Place chicken over oranges, breast side up. Mix garlic powder and salt; rub over the outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., Roast 1-1/4 hours. Meanwhile, drain plums, reserving liquid. Remove pits from plums. Place plums in a food processor; process until pureed., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add pureed plums and reserved plum liquid; stir in remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup mixture for glaze; reserve remaining mixture for sauce., Remove chicken from oven; brush chicken with some of the glaze. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze, 3/4 to 1-1/4 hours longer. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Reheat reserved sauce. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CHICKEN WITH PLUM GLAZE



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A simple Asian dish with a savory-sweet bite. If you don't have plum jam, you can use apricot preserves instead. Serve with baked squash and wild rice mix, if desired.

Provided by Chef Rick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup plum jam
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ¼ teaspoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste and place skin-side-up onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, stir together the plum jam, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ginger, and horseradish in a small bowl. After the chicken has baked 20 minutes, brush with the plum glaze and return to the oven.
  • Continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 119.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 120.3 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

CHINESE PLUM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chinese Plum Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups plums, pitted, Halved (3 lb/1.5 kg)
1 cup onion, Chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon gingerroot, Minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan, bring plums, onions, water, ginger and garlic to boil over medium heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Press through food mill or sieve and return to clean pan; stir in sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.
  • Bring to boil, stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture reaches consistency of applesauce, about 45 minutes.
  • Fill and seal jars; process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
  • Makes about 4 cups

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 295.1, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 71.9, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe plums. This will give your chicken a more flavorful and juicy taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different plum varieties. Each type of plum has its own unique flavor that can add a different dimension to your dish.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the chicken. This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the chicken and vegetables without overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to sear the chicken and lock in the juices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
  • Be sure to add the plum sauce to the chicken at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.

Conclusion:

Chinese Plum Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and savory plum sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and vegetables. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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