Firebird Chicken

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-chicken-stir-fry/

Prep time30 minutes

Description

Ingredients

18OunceChicken Breast (1/4-inch thick pieces)
3TablespoonWater
1 1⁄2TablespoonCornstarch (plus 3/4 teaspoon)
1 1⁄2TeaspoonVegetable Oil (plus 3 tablespoons)
3⁄4TeaspoonSesame Oil
1 1⁄2TeaspoonGinger (grated)
3TeaspoonGarlic (minced)
3 Green Onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
1CupBamboo Shoots (sliced)
1 1⁄2TablespoonRice Wine
3TablespoonChinese BBQ Sauce
1 1⁄2TablespoonSoy Sauce (plus 3/4 teaspoon)
1 1⁄2TablespoonSugar
1 1⁄2TablespoonChili Oil Sauce
2⁄3CupChicken Broth

Instructions

1.Add the chicken to a bowl, along with water. Use your hands to massage the water into the chicken until it is absorbed. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoon oil, and sesame oil to the chicken, mix well and set aside.
2.In a small bowl mix Chinese BBQ sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil sauce. Set aside. In another small bowl add chicken broth, 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce, and 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
3.Heat your wok on high until almost smoking, then add 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Spread the chicken one layer deep, and let sear for about 20 seconds. Turn the chicken and let the other side sear for another 20 seconds. Then, immediately transfer back into the same bowl.
4.Add another 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil and ginger to the wok, and let caramelize for 10 seconds. Working quickly, stir in the garlic and green onion whites. After 15 seconds, add the seared chicken (and any juices from the bowl), and the bamboo shoots.
5.Pour the rice wine around the wok then quickly add the bowl of sauce. Stir-fry everything to combine. Add in the bowl with chicken broth and stir fry for another 30 seconds. Add the rest of the green onions and mix well. Plate and serve over rice!