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Easy Shanghai Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
MARINATION TIME 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 453 g Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Chinses Five Spice
  • 2 tbsp Chicken Stock
  • 1 Chopped Onion

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cornstarch, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a bowl and mix to combine.
  • Stir in the chicken and let marinade for 30-60 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, combine the remaining soy sauce, coconut sugar, chicken stock and five spice in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat a wok on high heat until it starts to smoke.
  • Add the oil, let it heat for 10 seconds, then add half the chicken.
  • Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes, until chicken is browned and a crust has formed on the outside.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add additional oil to the wok if needed (there should be at least 1 tablespoon of oil remaining).
  • Add the remaining chicken and stir fry in the same manner as the first. Remove and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic and ginger. Stir fry for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the green onions (reserving the 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions for garnish) and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn the heat back to high and add the chicken and the sauce to the wok.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coated the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve garnished with green onions, sesame seeds (optional) and white rice, fried rice.