Garlic chicken is one of those Chinese chicken recipes that works especially well at home because it delivers strong savory flavor without requiring a long ingredient list.
This Chinese garlic chicken recipe uses tender chicken pieces tossed in a glossy garlic sauce with soy, pepper, and spring onion.
Ingredients
- 400 grams chicken
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Oil for cooking
Method
Season the chicken lightly and cook until browned. In the same pan, cook garlic and onion until fragrant but not burnt. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, pepper, and a little water mixed with cornflour. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until the sauce coats every piece.
Serve garlic chicken with fried rice or steamed rice for a straightforward Chinese style dinner.