Chinese Chicken with Onions

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast or thigh, skinless, boneless (Cut into thin, large strips)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (Fine sea salt)
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 6 tbsp Sunflower oil (High smoke‑point oil; 1 tbsp for marinating, 3 tbsp for first sear, 2 tbsp for onions)
• 500 g Onion (Cut into large chunks)

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

   Place the chicken strips in a large bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp sunflower oil. Mix thoroughly until every piece is coated.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prep the onions while chicken rests

   Peel and cut the onions into large chunks (about 2‑inch pieces). Let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature while you work.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sear the chicken

   Heat 3 tbsp sunflower oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the chicken in a single layer, spreading it out. Sear for 1 minute 30 seconds, flip, and sear the other side for another 1 minute 30 seconds. Finish with a quick 10‑second stir to coat the edges.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: High heat (≈200°C)

4. Set chicken aside

   Transfer the seared chicken to a plate and keep the pan on high heat.

   Time: PT1M

5. Stir‑fry the onions

   Add 2 tbsp sunflower oil to the hot pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion chunks and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir occasionally for about 4 minutes, until the onions turn soft, sweet and lightly caramelized.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: High heat (≈200°C)

6. Combine chicken and finish

   Return the chicken to the pan with the onions. Toss together over high heat for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and ensuring the chicken is cooked through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: High heat (≈200°C)

7. Serve

   Transfer the chicken and onions to a serving plate. Serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g