Garlic Chicken with Button Mushrooms
Tender cubes of chicken stir-fried with juicy button mushrooms and plenty of aromatic garlic for a quick and savory meal.
Story
This simple yet flavorful dish brings together the earthiness of mushrooms and the savory depth of garlic. It is a staple in many Chinese households, offering a comforting and satisfying taste that pairs beautifully with a bowl of steamed rice.
Ingredients
Button mushrooms
350g
Chicken breast
200g
Garlic
To taste
Chopped green onions
To taste
Bird's eye chili
To taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the mushrooms and cut them into small pieces.
2
Step 2
Prepare green onions, garlic, and millet chilies.
3
Step 3
Dice the chicken breast and mix evenly with an appropriate amount of starch and white pepper.
4
Step 4
Heat oil in a pan, add the chicken cubes, stir-fry until 80% cooked, then remove and set aside.
5
Step 5
Heat oil in a pan again, add green onions, garlic, and millet chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.
6
Step 6
Add the mushrooms; do not rush to add seasonings. First, allow the moisture in the mushrooms to evaporate.
7
Step 7
Stir-fry the mushrooms for about 3 minutes, then add the chicken cubes. Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and chicken essence, and stir-fry until evenly mixed.
8
Step 8
Remove from the pan and serve!
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
