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Stir-Fried Chicken with Bamboo Shoots

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken with Bamboo Shoots
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; a pinch salt; ~¼ tsp ground pepper; ½ tsp dark soy sauce; ½ tbsp light soy sauce; ½ tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 340 g bamboo shoots; 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; ½ tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; a pinch salt; ~¼ tsp ground pepper; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 4 tbsp vegetable oil

⏱ 30 min🍽 Serves 4

This is a classic everyday Chinese dish that combines tender chicken with crispy bamboo shoots. Made using high-heat stir-frying technique, it brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients while maintaining their texture.

Adapted from a video by Morgane Recipes

Stir-Fried Chicken with Bamboo Shoots: A Daily Classic of Chinese Cuisine

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Ingredients

chicken breasts2
saltfor the marinadea pinch
ground pepperfor the marinade, to taste~¼ tspest.
dark soy saucefor the marinade½ tsp
light soy saucefor the marinade½ tbsp
oyster saucefor the marinade½ tbsp
cornstarchfor the marinade

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1
Cut the chicken breasts into pieces approximately 1/3 inch thick.
2
Place in a bowl and add a pinch of salt, ground pepper, half teaspoon of dark soy sauce, half tablespoon of light soy sauce, half tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of Shaoxing cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix well and let rest while preparing other ingredients.
3
Slice the bamboo shoots and boil them for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
4
Cut the onion into chunks.
5
Mince the garlic cloves and prepare the grated ginger.
6
Combine 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, half teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, ground pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl. Set aside.
7
Drain the boiled bamboo shoots.
8
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over high heat. Add half of the minced garlic and ginger, and stir briefly.
9
Add the marinated chicken pieces and spread them out. Place the remaining garlic and ginger over the meat to prevent them from burning.
10
Sear for 1 minute and 30 seconds, flip the chicken pieces, and sear for another 1 minute and 30 seconds.
11
Briefly stir and set the chicken aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
12
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat and stir the remaining garlic and ginger for 20 seconds.
13
Add 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing rice wine and stir for 30 seconds to add subtle flavor.
14
Add the onion, bamboo shoots, and seasoning sauce. Cover and stir occasionally for 4 minutes.
15
Add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil for aroma and stir for 30 seconds.
16
Return the chicken to the pan and stir for 1 minute to combine all the flavors.
17
Turn off the heat and serve.

Stir-Fried Chicken with Bamboo Shoots

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