---
title: "Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken (姜炒鸡)"
description: "Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken is a Hunan-style dish that goes with rice. The chicken is dry, fragrant, and full of flavor, with a rich ginger aroma and a spicy heat that isn't harsh. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein, and ginger helps warm the stomach and stimulate appetite. The method is simple, so even beginners can master it easily."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_jiang-chao-ji.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/meat_dish_jiang-chao-ji/"
---

# Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken

**姜炒鸡 · jiāng chǎo jī**

> Time: 1 h · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 1539 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Meat](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/meat_dish/) (荤菜)

Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken is a Hunan-style dish that goes with rice. The chicken is dry, fragrant, and full of flavor, with a rich ginger aroma and a spicy heat that isn't harsh. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein, and ginger helps warm the stomach and stimulate appetite. The method is simple, so even beginners can master it easily.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_jiang-chao-ji.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 0.5 pieces (about 650 g) Chicken (鸡) — per serving
  - Tip: Free-range chicken is best, with firmer, drier, and more fragrant meat.
- 250 g Ginger (生姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Use a generous amount; this is key to a rich ginger aroma.
- 250 ml Beer (啤酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Half a bottle is enough, used to remove fishiness and add aroma.
- 20 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for marinating and adding umami.
- 10 ml Dark soy sauce (老抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for color.
- 3 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Adjust to personal taste.
- 50 g Pickled chili (泡椒) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds layers of sour and spicy flavor.
- 50 g Garlic (大蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: About 3 heads, peel and set aside.
- 50 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Camellia oil is best; if unavailable, use rapeseed oil.

### Optional

- 0-50 g Bird's eye chili (小米椒)
  - Tip: Adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
- 0-50 g Meiren chili pepper (美人辣)
  - Tip: If you don't have it, you can substitute with bird's eye chili.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Marinating bowl, Fine mesh strainer

## Method (7 steps)

1. **Prep and Marinate the Ingredients** — Cut the chicken into small pieces about 1cm. Wash and drain, then marinate with light soy sauce and cooking wine for 30 minutes.
   - Duration: 30 min
   - Tip: Cutting into small pieces helps the flavor penetrate and makes it easier to stir-fry dry.
   - Tip: Draining the moisture prevents oil splatter when it hits the pan.
   ![Step 1: Prep and Marinate the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_1.jpg)
2. **Heat the Wok, Cool the Oil** — Heat the wok until it just starts to smoke, add cooking oil, and wait 5 seconds.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Heating the wok thoroughly creates a physical non-stick effect.
   ![Step 2: Heat the Wok, Cool the Oil](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_2.jpg)
3. **Stir-Fry the Ginger** — Add the ginger slices and stir-fry over medium heat for 30 seconds.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: This fully releases the ginger's aroma.
   ![Step 3: Stir-Fry the Ginger](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_3.jpg)
4. **Stir-Fry the Chicken** — Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the moisture is gone and the chicken fat renders out.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Stir-frying the chicken until it's dry, fragrant, and oily is the key to making this dish delicious.
   ![Step 4: Stir-Fry the Chicken](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_4.jpg)
5. **Add the Seasonings** — Add the chopped chilies and garlic cloves, then add salt and dark soy sauce and continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Dark soy sauce is mainly for color, so don't add too much.
   ![Step 5: Add the Seasonings](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_5.jpg)
6. **Braise to Infuse Flavor** — Pour in the beer and braise over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Braising with beer lets the inside of the chicken fully absorb the ginger and chili flavor.
   ![Step 6: Braise to Infuse Flavor](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_6.jpg)
7. **Reduce the Sauce over High Heat** — Reduce the sauce over high heat and plate.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Don't reduce the sauce completely; leaving a little thick sauce is perfect for mixing with rice.
   ![Step 7: Reduce the Sauce over High Heat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_jiang-chao-ji/step_7.jpg)

## Tips

- If you follow this guide and find any issues or areas for improvement, please submit an Issue or Pull request.

## Overview image

![Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_jiang-chao-ji_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/meat_dish/姜炒鸡/姜炒鸡.md

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