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How to Cook Chicken with Cauliflower Stir Fry
Chinese food is popular; and chicken with cauliflower is among the most popular Chinese dishes in my family.
"Simple" is the key to this dish; and "Healthy" is its benefit. Of course, "Delicious" is what brings people to the table.
You can get the materials pretty much at any supermarkets. The preparation time varies, but you can get it done in as little as half an hour.
I always advocate flexibility in home-cooked meals. Nothing has to be exact, that is. So use your imagination, use alternatives wherever you see fit, and more importantly, surprise yourself and your guests!
Now, try it and enjoy!
Things You'll Need:
* Chicken breast meat, 1 lb;
* Fresh cauliflower, 1 large;
* Scallion, 1 small bunch;
* Fresh garlic, 4 - 5 cloves;
* Soy sauce;
* Salt;
* Sugar;
* Corn starch or all-purpose flour;
* Oyster Sauce(optional);
* Cooking oil;
* Cooking Wine(Optional
Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash cauliflower, cut to desired bite size;
Clean and cut scallion in 2 - 3 inch length;
Peel garlic, smash or dice;
Step 2
Thoroughly clean chicken, slice to desired bite size;
Step 3
In large bowl, mix diced chicken with 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. corn starch or all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. cooking oil, and set aside;
Step 4
In small bowl, mix 2 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. sugar, 3 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. corn starch or all purpose flour, 1 tsp. oyster sauce(optional), 2 tsp. cooking oil, and set aside;
Step 5
Boil 3 quarts of water in wok or pot, add broccoli, continue on high heat for 1 minute and drain;
Step 6
Heat wok or large pan, add garlic and 2 tbsp. cooking oil, spread with spatula until garlic turns golden;
Step 7
Add chicken in wok, spread evenly and form a thin layer;
Flip chicken in 2 minutes, continue for additional 1 minute;
Step 8
Add broccoli, stir and cover for 1 minute;
Uncover and stir again, then cover for additional 1 minute;
Step 9
Remove cover, add scallion and mixture in small bowl; wash small bowl with 1 tbsp. cooking wine and add to pan; stir until gravy thickens;
Step 10
Serve hot with rice, for four.
Tips & Warnings
- For novice, non-stick pan recommended;
- Boil broccoli longer for tenderness;
- Do not over-cook chicken;
- Cooking pan extremely hot while heating oil and garlic.