Description
Silky Chinese curry chicken delivers a perfect harmony of spicy and savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces swim in a rich, aromatic sauce that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain into ¼-inch (5 millimeters) thick pieces
- ½ large white onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional for spice level)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½-inch piece (1 centimeter) ginger, minced
Liquid and Marinade Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture by thoroughly coating protein pieces with salt, dry sherry, and cornstarch, ensuring even distribution and allowing flavors to meld while resting.
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, introducing a light coating of oil to prevent sticking and create an ideal cooking surface.
- Introduce chopped onions to the heated pan, quickly stirring and moving them around to develop a translucent, slightly golden appearance without burning.
- Incorporate aromatic elements including ginger, bell pepper, and carrot, then sprinkle in the spice blend of curry powder, turmeric, and optional chili flakes to awaken their intense flavors.
- Elevate the dish’s complexity by pouring in chicken broth, then integrating sugar, salt, and oyster sauce, gently stirring to create a harmonious liquid base.
- Reduce cooking temperature to a gentle simmer, carefully adding marinated chicken pieces across the pan’s surface, using a spatula to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
- Allow the protein to cook slowly, watching as the sauce gradually thickens and the chicken reaches perfect doneness with a succulent, tender texture.
- Plate the fragrant curry chicken atop fluffy steamed rice, creating a vibrant, comforting meal that captures the essence of Chinese-inspired cuisine.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken beforehand helps tenderize the meat and allows spices to penetrate deeply, creating more flavorful bites.
- Quickly stir-frying vegetables at high heat preserves their crisp texture and prevents them from becoming soggy or losing nutritional value.
- Using a blend of curry powder, turmeric, and optional chili flakes creates a complex, warming flavor profile typical of Chinese-style curry dishes.
- Cooking chicken in a simmering sauce ensures even heating and prevents drying out, keeping the meat juicy and fully infused with aromatic spices.
- Oyster sauce adds a rich umami depth and subtle sweetness that balances the spicy and savory elements of the curry.
- Serving over steamed rice helps absorb the delicious sauce and provides a perfect complementary base for this vibrant, quick-cooking stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg