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Chinese Chicken and Potato Stir‑Fry
A comforting northern Chinese home‑cooked dish where tender chicken pieces and firm potato chunks are first seared, then simmered together in a savory soy‑ginger‑garlic sauce. Served over rice, it’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Coating the chicken with cornstarch and oil before frying
- • Creating a light crust on the potatoes before simmering
- • Deglazing with Shaoxing wine to lift caramelised bits
- • Simmering covered for 15 minutes to let potatoes absorb sauce
- • Adding the cornstarch slurry at the end to achieve a glossy thick sauce
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – keep a lid nearby and avoid water near the pan.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot skillet.
- • Alcohol vapors from Shaoxing wine can ignite; keep flame low and ensure good ventilation.
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