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Shacha Chicken Recipe

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Shacha Chicken is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender sliced chicken breast, sweet onions, and crisp bell peppers coated in a savory and aromatic shacha sauce—a Chinese barbecue paste with garlicky, sweet, and seafood notes. This one-pan meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect weekday dinner full of bold flavors and vibrant colors.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 (12 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 white onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 thumb ginger, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and set aside to marinate briefly.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the shacha sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well blended.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer without overlapping. Allow them to cook undisturbed until the bottom side is charred, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and cook until the other side is lightly charred, another 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Cook Aromatics and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the hot skillet. Add the sliced garlic and julienned ginger. Stir continuously and cook for about 1 minute to release fragrance and slightly thicken the sauce.
  5. Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the sauce. Continue stirring for about 1 minute until the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp.
  6. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet. Toss everything together and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce and heated through.
  7. Serve: Transfer the shacha chicken with vegetables to a serving plate and serve hot as a main dish, perfect alongside steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Shaoxing wine can be substituted with dry sherry if unavailable.
  • Adjust the amount of shacha sauce to control the dish’s spiciness and savoriness.
  • Use peanut oil or another high smoke point oil for best stir-fry results.
  • Slice the chicken thinly and evenly for quick cooking and tender texture.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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