Scallion Oil Shredded Chicken
Juicy and flavorful, infused with scallion aroma.
Scallion Oil Shredded Chicken is a home-cooked dish renowned for its tender chicken paired with a rich scallion oil fragrance. The chicken, after steaming, is shredded by hand and topped with a specially made scallion oil sauce. Each bite is filled with a strong aroma and tender texture, making it an excellent choice for summer to cool down and stimulate appetite.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Chicken thighs
ginger
scallions
garlic
red chili peppers
onions
gardenia fruit
cilantro
chili powder
sesame seeds
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Place the chicken thighs in a pot of cold water, add sliced ginger, scallions, cooking wine, and gardenia fruit. Bring to a boil over high heat to remove scum, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Insert a chopstick into the chicken thighs; once no blood comes out, remove them from the pot and let them cool. Shred them into strips by hand.
Heat oil in a pan and add onions and scallions to fry until fragrant. In a bowl, place red chili peppers, garlic, chili powder, and sesame seeds, then pour the hot oil over them.
Add salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, and sugar. Mix well and pour over the shredded chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and toss to combine.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Adjust the steaming time based on the size of the chicken to ensure it is cooked through without being overdone.
When frying scallions for oil, avoid using too high heat to prevent burning and affecting the taste.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Scallion Oil Shredded Chicken is not only delicious but also nourishing, warming the middle and benefiting qi, suitable for the whole family, especially during summer when appetite is low, effectively stimulating appetite.
👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL
Chicken is rich in high-quality protein, easy to digest and absorb, aiding in physical strength enhancement. Scallions contain abundant vitamin C and minerals, with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-promotion properties. This dish is low in fat and healthy, suitable for those pursuing a healthy diet.
