Cooking Chinese-style chicken is an art form that combines the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer the spicy heat of Sichuan cuisine or the sweet and savory notes of Cantonese dishes, there is a Chinese-style chicken recipe to suit every palate. With a variety of cooking techniques, from stir-frying and steaming to braising and roasting, you can explore an endless array of culinary possibilities. In this article, we will guide you through some of the most popular and delectable Chinese-style chicken recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure success in your cooking adventures. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the secrets of authentic Chinese-style chicken dishes.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
CHINESE TAKE-AWAY-STYLE LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, lemon zest, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon, sugar, water, corn flour
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave for 20 minutes.
- Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),
- Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown.
- In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Mix the corn flour with the water, then add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce.
- Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the lemon sauce.
- Serve on top of rice. (We garnished ours with green onions and sesame seeds.)
- Nutrition Calories: 4856 Fat: 436 grams Carbs: 188 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 47 grams Protein: 66 grams
- Enjoy!
"RESTAURANT STYLE" CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN
I have had Cashew Chicken all over!...This recipe has the most authentic flavors I have ever tried. My favorite dish, before this recipe, I found on the Hawaiian Islands, in Maui. You will love this one! Better than Hawaii's.
Provided by AZ Food Critic
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cube chicken into bite size pieces and place in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Add the salt, rice cooking wine, ginger and cornstarch to the chicken cubes, using a fork to mix it in and adding the cornstarch last, mix again. Cover and marinate the chicken for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the sauce ingredients while the chicken is marinating. In a small size mixing bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Finely mince the garlic. Wash and slice the green onions on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces, chop the broccoli, slice the celery, carrots, onions and drain the sliced water chestnuts.
- Roast the cashews in a heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan continuously so that the nuts do not burn. Roast for about 5 minutes, or until the cashews are lightly browned. Remove from the pan and let cool completely.
- Heat the wok or large size skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the coated chicken cubes. Stir-fry until they change color (about 5 to 7 minutes) and are cooked through. Remove from the wok or frying pan, keep warm.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to the same wok or skillet. When the oil is hot, add the stir-frying vegetables. Stir-fry until crunchy-tender (about 5 to 6 minutes), then push up to the sides of the pan. Add the sauce and the chicken. Heat everything through and then fold all together to completely coat with sauce. Serve the chicken and vegetables over prepared rice (Jasmine rice is the best) and the roasted cashews on top as a tasty garnish.
- Makes 4 servings.
BOILED CHICKEN, CHINESE STYLE
This is an original recipe by Jeff Smith, from the cookbook "The Frugal Gourmet". Use for Chicken with Leeks and Cream recipe, as well as other recipes that call for cooked chicken. Have also used method for boneless chicken thighs with great results. In this recipe we do not actually boil the bird at all but rather place it in boiling water and then leave it alone. Please read the instructions carefully. This dish is so simple and so delicious that you will think the instructions are incorrect.
Provided by caroline.kelley
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a large kettle with water, and bring to a boil. (An 8 quart pot two-thirds filled with water works great for a 2 1/2 - 3 pound bird). When the water boils, place the whole cleaned chicken into it. When the water stops boiling, take the chicken out. Cover the pot, and when the water again boils, place the chicken back in the pot. Cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Leave the chicken in the pot and the pot on the burner. After 1 hour the chicken is done. Remove and cool.
- You can debone this chicken in very little time. If you are on a low-salt/low-fat diet, be sure to remove the skin. Save the juices that flow from the bird when deboning because this liquid contains a great deal of natural gelatin and will help keep the bird moist if you should decide to store the meat in the refridgerator. The chicken is ready to serve or use.
CHINESE-STYLE ORANGE-ALMOND CHICKEN
I have posted this delicious-sounding way to cook chicken - which you can have on the table in forty minutes - in response to a Forum Request for a recipe for Chinese-style Orange Chicken. I have adapted it from Lisa Pettit's recipe in Prevention Healthy Cooking's 'Eat Up, Slim Down: Tried-and-true recipes and tips from real weight-loss winners' by Jane Kirby and David Joachim. Commenting on this recipe, Lisa says "When I'm craving Chinese-style sweet-and-sour chicken but don't want the calories or fat, I turn to this recipe". If you want to increase the orange flavour, substitute some of the soy sauce for orange juice: perhaps half soy sauce and half orange juice. This is a combination that I know works well in my Veal With Orange Sauce recipe #117835.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the almonds in a large non-stick pan and, shaking the pan often, toast over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside.
- Warm the oil in the same pan over a medium-high heat, add the chicken and, turning occasionally, cook for 5 minutes or until it is cooked through. Set aside, and keep warm by covering loosely with foil.
- Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until they have softened.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until they have softened.
- Stir in the marmalade, soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper, and return the chicken to the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the juices run clear.
- Serve over a bed of steamed rice, topped with the almonds and orange slices.
CHINESE RESTAURANT STYLE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Soaking the chicken in the marinade makes the chicken so tender and moist. I hope that your family enjoys this dish as much as mine.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix marinde together and add chicken.
- Marinate chicken in refrigerator from 1 hour to 24 hours.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil and water to make the batter smooth.
- Remove chicken from marinde.
- Combine marinade, with the 2 tablespoons of water, melted butter, food coloring, and slowly whisking in 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Stirring often for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- Dip chicken pieces into batter and fry until golden brown.
- You can then place the chicken into the sauce or use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 686.3, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 56, Protein 33.3
CHINESE-STYLE RICE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND GINGER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the water and broth, salt, rice and butter in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until the rice is soft and soupy, about 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, remove the lid and stir in the ginger and scallions. Portion the soup into bowls and top with the shredded chicken and cilantro. Serve with chili paste on the side if desired.
CHILLI CHICKEN - CHINESE STYLE
Prep time includes marination time. A permanent item on the table when the flavor is Chinese! It freezes well, although there's never ever left to do so! Also, as a variation, I often follow the recipe till the marination and frying, while omitting the rest, and serve them as chicken fritters for snacks. Goes very well with drinks too!
Provided by Honeybeee
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make a batter with the'Marinade' ingredients.
- Put chicken pieces into it and mix well.
- Set aside for 1/2 hour.
- Heat oil, about 2 inches deep, in a wok/frypan.
- Fry chicken pieces, in batches of 6-8 pieces, till cooked through (approx 7-8 mins for each batch).
- Drain fried chicken on a paper towel.
- When all the chicken pieces are fried, remove oil from the pan, letting about 2 tablespoons remain in it.
- In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water.
- Put back the wok on fire and heat the 2 tblsps of oil.
- Add green chillies, garlic, green pepper and shallot and stir fry for 30 secsonds.
- Pour in soya sauce and vinegar; give it two three quick whisks and immediately add the cornstarch-water mixture.
- The sauce will thicken; if you find it too thick, add some more water.
- When the bubbles appear, add the fried chicken pieces.
- Add salt and a pinch of MSG (if using).
- Stir fry chicken for 2 minutes and remove from fire.
- Serve hot with chinese fried rice/plain rice or noodles.
CHINESE STYLE-CHICKEN LONG RICE SOUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by Tom421
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium-sized pot, add the water, broth, chicken, ginger and garlic; cook until the chicken is very tender. Remove the chicken to a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Shred the meat and return it to the pot. While the chicken is cooking, place the bean threads into a large bowl of hot tap water to soak for 30 minutes. Strain the long rice and place into the soup; simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes, until the long rice is also tender. Add the salt, if needed, and the greens onions just before serving.
LEMON CHICKEN (CHINESE STYLE)
Make and share this Lemon Chicken (Chinese Style) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pikake21
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut chicken in half and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Rub chicken with garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken with flour, dip in beaten egg and press on panko.
- Deep fry at 350 degrees F, turning once or twice until golden brown on both sides.
- Combine sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
- To serve, cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over.
CHINESE-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender purée the garlic and the gingerroot with the soy sauce, the vinegar, the honey, the aniseed, and the salt. In a resealable plastic bag combine the marinade with the chicken thighs and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Arrange the chicken on the rack of a foil-lined broiler pan, discarding the marinade, and roast it in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
CHINESE-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS
Make and share this Chinese-Style Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cuisinebymae
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in a glass baking dish.
- Combine oil, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and garlic.
- Pour over chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, until chicken is done.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
- Combine cornstarch and water.
- Add to juices in baking dish.
- Stir to mix.
- Return to oven.
- Cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon over chicken.
ORANGE-FLAVORED CHICKEN, CHINESE STYLE
This is a great combination of flavors, orange, chicken and snow peas. The chicken isn't battered first so it's a little lighter than some other orange chicken recipes. Originally from a December 1980 Bon Apetit magazine in the R.S.V.P. Letters to the Editor section. The recipe was requested from Le De'lice restaurant in Whippany, New Jersey, owner/chef John Foy.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in small bowl.
- Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes and add to bowl; toss to coat well.
- Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Soak orange peel in enough water to cover, about 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Combine stock, soy sauce,rice wine,cornstarch, sesame oil, and pepper in another small bowl;set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in wok.
- Drain chicken and add to wok in small batches and stir-fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes, adding more oil if necessary.
- Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Wipe out wok.
- Heat 1 tablespoons peanut oil with orange peel and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Return chicken to wok with snow peas and soy mixture and stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 714.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 28.1
RESTAURANT STYLE CHINESE ORANGE CHICKEN WITH SPRING PEAS
Make and share this Restaurant Style Chinese Orange Chicken With Spring Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Orange Sauce:.
- In small bowl, combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch and orange zest. Set aside.
- Chicken:.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and water. Stir in chicken pieces.
- In a pie plate, stir together cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper with a fork or clean whisk.
- Taking a few pieces of chicken at a time, dip chicken into the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, add vegetable oil to cover pan to a 1/2-inch depth. Heat skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Brown chicken, a few pieces at a time. Remove chicken and allow to drain on paper-towel lined plate or rack. Continue until all chicken is browned. (Note: You may need to adjust heat up or down to maintain oil temperature as you cook.) Set aside.
- Stir-fry:.
- In a separate skillet or wok, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant (just a few seconds). Stir in green onions, red pepper flakes, and peas.
- Add orange sauce and stir until thickened.
- Stir in chicken and simmer until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve over steamed rice.
RED COOKED CHICKEN, EASTERN CHINESE STYLE
This recipe is adapted from "The Gourmet Chinese Regional Cookbook" by Calvin B. T. Lee and Audrey Evans lee. A fine alternative to Chinese stir fries. It can be made ahead and reaheated. The anise gives it a wonderully exotic flavor. The gravy can be saved and reused.
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Star anise (available in Asian markets) comes in cellophane bags.
- Whole ones have a total of eight points, each with an anise seed inside.
- If you can't find a whole one, just count out eight broken pieces.
- Use a little more or less to taste but don't omit it since it's an important element in this recipe.
- The original recipe calls for Chinese rock sugar which imparts a lustrous finish to the gravy.
- Available in Asian stores.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken.
- Heat oil and brown chicken on all sides.
- Add the anise, scallions, ginger& garlic and brown slightly.
- Combine the soy sauces, brown sugar, stock and sherry and pour into the pot with the chicken.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down until the sauce is simmering slightly.
- Cook uncovered for 45- 50 minutes, turning and basting every 10 minutes.
- To serve just pull the meat off with a serving fork.
- Use the gravy on the chicken and on rice.
CHINESE STYLE SATAY CHICKEN
This is a recipe I developed myself after having various "not quite satisfactory" satay chicken dishes in Chinese restaurants. I found they were either too peanutty, not hot enough, bland or in some other way not quite right. So after a few experiments I ended up with this. Enjoy!
Provided by blindlemon
Categories Chicken
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preparation: Chop/grind half the peanuts in a blender to a powder.
- Roughly chop or crush the rest.
- Roughly chop the green pepper and finely chop the onion.
- Put the chicken into a bowl, pour over 1 tbs of sesame oil and stir.
- Add 1 tsp salt, peanuts, crushed chilli and black pepper and mix with 2 tbs of mushroom soy sauce, and 1 tbs of groundnut oil.
- Put aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Put the cider vinegar, 2 tbs mushroom soy, tomato puree, brown pepper, ½ tsp salt into a mixing jug.
- Mix the cornflour with a little cold water and add half of this to the sauce.
- Cooking: Heat some groundnut oil in a wok to a fairly high heat (not quite smoking).
- Add the chilli powder and very quickly the finely chopped onion.
- (If you don't add the onion quickly enough the chilli powder will burn and spoil the recipe!) Fry until the onion is very soft and almost starting to caramelize.
- Add some more groundnut oil to the wok and allow to heat.
- Add the green pepper, increase the heat and stirfry for 1 minute.
- Add a little more oil and then add the chicken mixture.
- Stirfry for two minutes or until the chicken is well sealed.
- Add the hot water to the sauce in the mixing jug and pour into the wok.
- Cook for a further 2 minutes or until the chicken is firm.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce to taste with more cornflour or hot water and turn out into a warmed serving bowl.
- Finally, drizzle a little more sesame oil over and fold in.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 1622.5, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 64.4
CHINESE-STYLE CHICKEN PIZZA APPETIZER
This is the finger food that I took to the tailgating get together this weekend. Hadn't made them in a while and had about 6 people request the recipe, the sign of a popular recipe.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Unroll crescent rolls and piece together on a jelly roll baking sheet. Pinch seams together and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and sesame seeds. Bake crust for 12-14 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes while you mix the topping.
- 2. In food processor fitted with blade, process green onions until finely minced. Add chicken and pulse until chicken is finely diced. Add cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder and hot sauce. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread cream cheese mixture on prepared crust. Top with spinach, carrots, red pepper, peanuts and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sweet and sour sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours. Cut into squares to serve.
CHINESE STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED KALE& MUSHROOMS
I LOVE the chicken kale dish from panda express, but I unfortunately, do not have the money (or the body :) lol ) to eat out often. I came up with this little dish when I was craving panda express and you know what? I bet you wont even be able to tell the difference!
Provided by Taylor Simpkins
Categories Chicken
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Dice your chicken into bite size pieces. I start with semi thawed chicken breasts. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat
- 2. Spray non stick (you can use a small amount of oil) into skillet and add chicken. Mean while slice your mushrooms. Add them to the skillet once chicken starts to show only a small amount of pink
- 3. Wash your kale well then rip from the stems. You can chop the leaves but I just rip them with my hands. Add the kale to the skillet then turn to medium low heat and COVER! this is important for steaming. Cook about 5 minutes or until the kale starts to wilt and turns a rich green color
- 4. In a small bowl mix the seasoning, soy sauce, water and stevia. (You can use plain white sugar or even brown sugar. I use stevia as a slightly healthier option for this dish)
- 5. mix the seasoning well then pour into your skillet. Turn off the heat and stir the skillet well so that the seasoning is mixed thoroughly. Cover and let stand for just a minute or two. Serve and enjoy your homemade panda express!
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your dish. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken, it's important to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more difficult to get a crispy exterior.
- Use a high-heat cooking method: Chinese-style chicken is typically cooked over high heat. This helps to create a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
- Stir-fry quickly: When stir-frying chicken, it's important to stir-fry quickly and continuously. This will help to prevent the chicken from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Use a variety of sauces and seasonings: Chinese-style chicken can be made with a variety of sauces and seasonings. Some popular options include soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Once your chicken is cooked, garnish it with fresh herbs such as cilantro, scallions, or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Chinese-style chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy exterior, tender juicy interior, and flavorful sauce, Chinese-style chicken is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're in the mood for something delicious and easy to make, give one of these Chinese-style chicken recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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