Secret Chinese Chicken

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Secret Chinese Chicken recipe for an authentic Chinese feast at home
in Poultry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
510
Sugar
30g
Fat
35g
Secret Chinese Chicken is a popular restaurant-style dish that can now be easily made at home with this recipe. The tender, juicy chicken is coated in a sweet and savory glaze that packs a punch of flavor. The dish is perfect for those who love Chinese food and want to try their hand at making something new. It can be served with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete and healthy Chinese-inspired meal.

Instructions

1.Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the oil, ketchup, light corn syrup, vinegar, cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
3.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
4.Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until the chicken is coated.
5.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze.

PROS

The Secret Chinese Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that can be served either as a main course or as part of a larger Chinese feast.

The recipe is not complicated, and most of the ingredients are readily available in most grocery stores.

CONS

This recipe involves using corn syrup, which some people might find unhealthy due to its high fructose corn syrup content.

People with soy allergies should also avoid this recipe or substitute the soy sauce with a soy-free alternative.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a healthy meal option for people watching their carb intake.
The chicken used in this recipe is also a good source of niacin, vitamin B-6, and selenium, which can boost the immune system and improve thyroid function.

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