Description
Indulge in the flavors of homemade Chinese Garlic Chicken, a dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a savory garlic sauce that perfectly balances richness and tang. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this versatile dish can be served over fluffy rice, tossed with noodles, or presented as delectable finger food. With just one pan needed, cleanup is a breeze so you can savor every bite without any hassle.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 scallions, cut into batons
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Oil for frying
- Salt and ground white pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and ground white pepper.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and dredge in the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat; fry the chicken pieces until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Clean the wok, then stir-fry garlic and scallions for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add apple juice, soy sauce, and sugar to the wok; mix well before returning the fried chicken to coat evenly.
- Serve over rice or enjoy as finger food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added crunch and nutrition, consider tossing in bell peppers or snap peas while stir-frying. To enhance flavor depth, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and apple juice for about 30 minutes before cooking.