Stir-Fried Chicken with Pumpkin
A savory Chinese home-style stir-fry that pairs tender marinated chicken with the natural sweetness of pumpkin for a balanced, satisfying meal
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This beloved casual Chinese dish is a staple of family home cooking, prized for its quick preparation and warm, comforting flavor. The well-seasoned chicken brings rich, umami depth, while the pumpkin adds a subtle, natural sweetness that balances the savory notes perfectly, making it a popular go-to for quick weeknight dinners and everyday family meals across the country.
Ingredients
pumpkin
300克
chicken leg
300克
garlic
适量
chopped scallion
适量
oil
适量
salt
适量
sugar
适量
Instructions
1
Step 1
The full spread is missing chopped scallions.
2
Step 2
First marinate the chicken legs, then pan-fry until fragrant, until slightly golden. They don't need to be fully cooked, 50 to 60 percent cooked is fine.
3
Step 3
After the chicken is pan-fried, remove it from the pan. Add garlic cloves and stir-fry until fragrant.
4
Step 4
Once the garlic is fragrant, add diced pumpkin. Pan-fry until fragrant, until lightly golden.
5
Step 5
Then add the previously pan-fried chicken and stir-fry together. Then add a little water and let it simmer for a while.
6
Step 6
Add salt and sugar to season. Add chopped scallions.
7
Step 7
It's ready to serve.
