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Ginger-Scallion Chicken

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A quick and delicious ginger-scallion chicken dish with tender chicken chunks, aromatic ginger, and fresh scallions.

Ingredients for Ginger-Scallion Chicken

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Scallions, cut into 1.5 inch segments

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Peanut Oil

0.25 fluid ounces

Chicken Breast, cut into chunks and seasoned with salt

0 oz

Cilantro Leaves, fresh

0 oz

Ginger, cut into matchsticks

0 oz

Soy Sauce

0.25 fluid ounces

Sugar

teaspoons

How to Make Ginger-Scallion Chicken

1. Cook Chicken

Heat a wok or a large 12-inch skillet over high heat and add the peanut oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken chunks seasoned with kosher salt. Stir and cook the chicken for about 3 to 5 minutes until there's no pink left and it's golden on the outside.

2. Garnish with Cilantro and Scallion Greens

Remove the chicken from the heat and immediately scatter the cilantro leaves and the reserved scallion greens over it. The residual heat will wilt the herbs and merge their flavors with the warm chicken.

3. Make Ginger-Scallion Sauce

In the same wok or skillet, sauté the ginger matchsticks until they begin to brown, about 1.5 minutes. Then, add the white and light green parts of the scallions, soy sauce, and a pinch of sugar. Stir the mixture, allowing the soy sauce to bubble and the sugar to dissolve, creating a savory and slightly sweet glaze.

4. Serve

Spoon the fragrant ginger and scallion sauce over the chicken and serve hot, accompanied by steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Pitfalls and tips

Marinate for Depth of Flavor

Allow the chicken to marinate for at least a couple of hours, or ideally overnight, using a balanced mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, and a hint of sugar.

Choose the Right Chicken Cuts

Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for richer flavor and moisture, or be mindful of cooking time for breast meat to prevent dryness.

Balance the Sauce

Taste and adjust the sauce, adding sugar or vinegar as needed to achieve a harmonious flavor with the ginger and scallion.

Mastering the Ginger

Finely mince or grate the ginger to ensure it integrates seamlessly into the sauce, providing even distribution of flavor.

Scallion Technique

Utilize both the white and green parts of the scallion, adding the white part during cooking for robust flavor and the green part as a garnish for freshness.

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