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Chicken and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and tasty Chinese‑style chicken and onion stir‑fry with a savory soy‑oyster sauce. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the onion stays crisp. Serve over steamed rice for a satisfying dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Separating onion layers before cooking
- • Marinating the chicken with baking soda for tenderness
- • Stirring the cornstarch slurry before adding to prevent clumping
- • Searing the chicken until lightly golden before adding sauces
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard if needed.
- • Handle the wok with oven mitts; the handle gets very hot.
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