Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Prep and Marinate the Ingredients

   食材处理与腌制

   Cut the chicken into small pieces about 1cm. Wash and drain, then marinate with light soy sauce and cooking wine for 30 minutes.

   鸡尽量剁成 1cm 的小块，洗净后滤干，再放生抽和料酒腌制 30 分钟

   ⏱30 min

   • 💡 Cutting into small pieces helps the flavor penetrate and makes it easier to stir-fry dry.剁小块更容易入味和炒干
   • 💡 Draining the moisture prevents oil splatter when it hits the pan.滤干水分可以防止下锅溅油
   
2. 2

   Heat the Wok, Cool the Oil

   热锅凉油

   Heat the wok until it just starts to smoke, add cooking oil, and wait 5 seconds.

   先热锅到微微冒烟，放入食用油，等 5 秒

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Heating the wok thoroughly creates a physical non-stick effect.充分热锅可以达到物理不粘的效果
   
3. 3

   Stir-Fry the Ginger

   煸炒生姜

   Add the ginger slices and stir-fry over medium heat for 30 seconds.

   下入姜片后转中火炒 30 秒

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 This fully releases the ginger's aroma.将姜的香味充分激发出来
   
4. 4

   Stir-Fry the Chicken

   煸炒鸡块

   Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the moisture is gone and the chicken fat renders out.

   下入鸡块翻炒 3 分钟，炒干水分，炒出鸡油

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Stir-frying the chicken until it's dry, fragrant, and oily is the key to making this dish delicious.鸡肉炒至干香、出油是这道菜好吃的关键
   
5. 5

   Add the Seasonings

   加入佐料

   Add the chopped chilies and garlic cloves, then add salt and dark soy sauce and continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.

   放入各种剁碎的辣椒和大蒜子，加盐和老抽继续翻炒 30 秒

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Dark soy sauce is mainly for color, so don't add too much.老抽主要用于上色，不要放太多
   
6. 6

   Braise to Infuse Flavor

   焖煮入味

   Pour in the beer and braise over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

   倒入啤酒，中小火焖 2 分钟

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Braising with beer lets the inside of the chicken fully absorb the ginger and chili flavor.啤酒焖煮能让鸡肉内部也充分吸收姜辣味
   
7. 7

   Reduce the Sauce over High Heat

   大火收汁

   Reduce the sauce over high heat and plate.

   大火收汁盛盘

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Don't reduce the sauce completely; leaving a little thick sauce is perfect for mixing with rice.收汁不要完全收干，留一点浓稠的汤汁拌饭极佳