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Stir-Fry Chicken in Rice Wine

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

 1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds
 1 tbsp peanut oil, or vegetable oil
 1 tbsp sesame oil
 1 thumb-size piece fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 3 tbsp rice wine
 1 tbsp black soy sauce
 1 tsp white peppercorns, coarsely crushed
 1 cup hot water, or chicken stock
  Salt, to taste
For Garnishing:
 3 spring onions, or green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths Steps to Make It
1

Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces, including the bones.

2

Heat the wok to medium-high to high heat.
Drizzle in the peanut oil or vegetable oil and the sesame oil.

3

When the oil is hot, add the sliced ginger.
Stir-fry until it is almost brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and stir-fry until it is nearly brown.

4

Add the chicken slices.
Let sit and sear briefly, and then stir-fry the meat until it is slightly browned and about 80 percent cooked.

5

Pour in the rice wine and continue stir-frying.

6

Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce and crushed white pepper.
Continue to stir-fry, making sure the garlic and ginger do not burn.

7

Pour in the hot water or chicken stock, a little at a time.
Continue frying until the stock is reduced by half.

8

Taste and add a bit of salt if desired.

Serve the chicken garnished with the spring onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 785
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g71%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Protein 84g168%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.