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Spicy Ginger Chicken

Cultural Context

Spicy Ginger Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. Ginger is celebrated not only for its flavor but also for its warming properties, making this dish a comforting choice during colder months. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Asian restaurants around the world, often customized with different vegetables and spice levels to suit local tastes.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gm Chicken boneless thighs
4 tbsp yogurt
1 lemon juice
ginger slices
2 tbsp olive oil
5 tbsp olive oil for cooking
1 tbsp salt or to taste
1 tsp red chilli pwdr
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red crushed chilli
1 tbsp cumin seeds/zeera
1 medium chopped onion
2 blended tomatoes
green chillies
cilantro

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is less salty.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger slices, salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, and cumin seeds for a while.

2

Heat 5 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.

4

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

6

Add blended tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens.

7

Add the chicken back to the skillet along with red crushed chilli and mix well.

8

Garnish with green chillies, cilantro, and ginger slices before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soychicken

Also Known As

Ginger ChickenSpicy Chicken with Ginger

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