Chinese Garlic Chicken

Method3 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Season chicken with salt (1 teaspoon) and black pepper (½ teaspoon). Toss with flour (2 tablespoons) until coated.

   Uses 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces · 1 teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon black pepper · 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat peanut oil (2 tablespoons) in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add chicken, and stir fry until the pieces are lightly browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium and stir in whole garlic (15 cloves) cloves; continue stir frying for 5 minutes.

   Uses 2 tablespoons peanut oil · 15 cloves garlic, peeled · Seasoned flour-coated chicken

3. 3

   Step 3: Turn heat to low, and add Shao-Hsing wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock (1 ⅓ cups). Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove garlic cloves before serving.

   Simmer chicken · 20 minUses Browned chicken and whole garlic cloves · 3 tablespoons Shao-Hsing cooking wine or dry sherry · 2 tablespoons light soy sauce · 1 ⅓ cups chicken stock