VINEGAR-GLAZED CHICKEN

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From "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" by Grace Young, a wonderful cookbook that explores Chinese cooking around the world, as interpreted in Trinidad, Jamaica and Peru, as well as in more familiar areas. This is described as a typical Hunan family-style stir fry.Update: The reviewer is right, this is a lot of salt, and I had not focused on that when posting this in response to a request. A whole day's salt in one serving - like some restaurant meals. I've revised the recipe to eliminate the salt and reduce the amount of soy sauce. The sodium level has been cut by almost two-thirds.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the chicken, 2 tsp of the dark soy sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp of the rice wine, sugar, cornstarch, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl combine the sesame oil and the remaining 2 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp rice wine.
  • Heat a 14 inch wok or a 12 inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the peanut oil, add the scallions, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant.
  • Push to the aromatics to the sides of the wok, carefully add the chicken and spread it evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, letting the chicken begin to sear. Then stir fry 1 minute or until the chicken is lightly browned but not cooked through.
  • Swirl the soy sauce mixture into the wok and stir-fry 1 minute or until the chicken is well-glazed with the soy sauce.
  • Swirl in the vinegar and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the chicken is just cooked through.
  • Serve with rice.

Saloo Salman
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This recipe is a waste of time. The chicken was dry and the glaze was burnt.


Rachael Coupland
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken was tough and the glaze was too thick.


Affaq Ali
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This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to the glaze.


Mehedi Hasan Lamiya
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Rizwan Bashir
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Esmeralda Camarillo
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I'm not a fan of vinegar, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was tangy and sweet, and it paired perfectly with the chicken.


Keshia Harry
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is amazing.


Esmeralda Dominguez
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I've never made glazed chicken before, but this recipe made it so easy. The chicken came out perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


Jessica Corning
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Lawrence Vidot
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe made me a believer! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Omasirichi Eze
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and the glaze was flavorful.


Bhola Sahani
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I would give this recipe a 5-star rating if it wasn't for the fact that it was a bit too salty for my taste.


Eustace Muhuri
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the glaze was burnt.


Karen Rivera
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I thought the glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Abby Gyakie
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the glaze was tasty.


Malik Zohaib110
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Halima musa
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the glaze is delicious.


Mostafa juba
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This glazed chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was tangy and sweet. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a complete meal.