AuthorDe Griffin
DifficultyIntermediate

A version of a favorite Chinese dish made a simple way.

Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
Sauce
 3 tbsp Hoison sauce(Or oyster sauce)
 3 tbsp Soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
 1 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tbsp Water
 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Chicken Prep
 3 Boneless chicken breast (or 4 chicken thighs)
 3 tbsp Cornstarch
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ tsp pepper
Cooking
 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
 1 tbsp Butter
 ½ tsp red pepper flakes
 3 garlic cloves (minced)
To Serve
 2 cups Cooked rice (white or brown)
 3 Green onions / scallions (chopped)
1

If you haven't already, cook your rice. This dish will cook fast.

2

Make your sauce and set aside.

3

Cut your chicken into small pieces.

4

In a bowl, add the salt, pepper and cornstarch.

Dredge the chicken in the mixture.

5

Heat up your pan (high heat). Add vegetable oil to the pan.

Cook the chicken pieces on all sides and remove from the pan (about 3 minutes on each side). Drain on paper towels.

6

Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan.

Add in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes.

Add in the sauce. Stir with a whisk.

Let the sauce cook down for a few minutes to thicken.

7

Add chicken back to the pan.

8

Garnish with green onions/scallions.

Serve over rice.

Ingredients

Sauce
 3 tbsp Hoison sauce(Or oyster sauce)
 3 tbsp Soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
 1 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tbsp Water
 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Chicken Prep
 3 Boneless chicken breast (or 4 chicken thighs)
 3 tbsp Cornstarch
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ tsp pepper
Cooking
 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
 1 tbsp Butter
 ½ tsp red pepper flakes
 3 garlic cloves (minced)
To Serve
 2 cups Cooked rice (white or brown)
 3 Green onions / scallions (chopped)
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