How to Make a Simple Chinese Dinner (2 Recipes Included)

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Mushroom sauce is a vegetarian alternative.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition.

Using 2 chicken leg quarters for the protein, slice 1.5 inches of ginger thinly and add it to the pot with 2 scallions.

Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Rinse the rice under running water and add it to a pot with water, turning the heat to high.

Once boiling, turn the heat to low and let simmer for 18 minutes with the lid on.

After 8 minutes of simmering the chicken, turn off the heat and let it sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.

Prepare the scallion sauce by adding cooking oil to a saucepan with sliced ginger, scallions, and shallots, stirring over medium-low heat until golden.

Pour the mixture through a sieve, reserving the oil and crispy aromatics.

In the saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, mixing over low heat until condensed.

Remove the chicken from the ice bath, debone, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzle the scallion sauce over the chicken and garnish with diced scallions.

Fluff the rice and sprinkle the crispy aromatics on top.

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