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Five Iconic Chinese Chicken Dishes
- Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁) Kung Pao Chicken is a fiery Sichuan dish known for its spicy and slightly sweet flavors. ...
- General Tso's Chicken (左宗棠鸡) ...
- Chinese Lemon Chicken (柠檬鸡) ...
- Moo Goo Gai Pan (蘑菇鸡片) ...
- Chicken Congee (鸡肉粥)
Ever notice how the chicken in stir fries at your favourite Chinese restaurant is incredibly tender? It's because they tenderise chicken using a simple method called Velveting Chicken using baking soda. It's a quick and easy method that any home cook can do, and can also be used for beef.
The chicken is then air-dried for 10 to 12 hours before being flash-fried, then oil-poached. The skin gets its signature crispiness from 10 to 12 minutes of basting with scalding hot oil right before serving.
“It might seem counterintuitive to marinate before boiling, but the velveting marinade tenderizes the meat, keeps it moist, and adds flavor. The meat ends up juicy and flavorful, a result you don't get with a standard blanching process.”
The 10 Most Popular Dishes in China
- Kung Pao Chicken.
- Sweet and Sour Pork.
- Peking Roast Duck.
- Mapo Tofu.
- Chow Mein.
- Chinese Hot Pot.
- Spring Rolls.
- Wonton Soup.