Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the chicken breast into chunks, cutting across the grain to maintain tenderness. Remove any cartilage.
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2. 2
   Place the chicken and all marinating ingredients (salt, MSG, baking soda, garlic powder, light soy sauce, potato starch, and oil) in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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3. 3
   Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil over high heat until very hot.
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4. 4
   Add the marinated chicken and brown it on high heat. Let the pieces sit in the oil without constantly stirring to achieve proper browning.
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5. 5
   Add the sliced ginger.
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6. 6
   Add the sliced onion, salt, and MSG. Allow the onion to sit in the oil and char slightly, avoiding constant stirring.
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7. 7
   Add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Continue stir-frying on high heat until the soy sauce liquid has evaporated.
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8. 8
   Add the spring onions and cook for about 30 more seconds on high heat, allowing them to combine with the other ingredients.
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