113 chinese chicken recipes

Chinese wok-braised chicken wings glazed in oyster sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, and fresh ginger. Simmered then basted until sticky, glossy, and irresistibly savory.

Chinese hot pot lemon chicken with bone-in pieces seared then simmered in a clay pot with sliced lemon, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. A saucy, citrus-bright braise served over rice.

Japanese soba noodles in ginger-miso chicken broth with shiitake mushrooms, gai lan, and fresh cilantro. Restaurant-quality slurpable noodle soup ready in 40 minutes at home.

Chinese-style roast duck lacquered with plum and black bean sauce, rubbed with garlic and ginger, then chilled overnight for easy slicing. Serve with Chinese pancakes for a Peking-style feast.

Chinese clay pot salmon with cloud ear mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and pressed tofu in a gingery chicken broth. Elegant Cantonese-style fish dish with delicate aromatics and a silky sesame finish.

Steamed char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) with a savory-sweet filling of roast pork, oyster sauce, and soy in fluffy steamed dough. A dim sum classic made at home.

Chinese-style mushrooms in oyster sauce, steamed with ginger and shallots then stir-fried until glazed. A savory umami-packed appetizer or side using black trumpet or button mushrooms.

Teriyaki chicken wings marinated in a honey-sherry teriyaki glaze with ginger, garlic, and dry mustard. Sticky, sweet, and savory wings for game day appetizers or party platters.

Mandarin Cornish hens: small game hens roasted and basted in a bright orange juice glaze for tender, citrus-kissed meat and burnished skin. An elegant, simple main with one bird per person or to share.

Everyone loves this dish, even those who don't particularly like egg plant. The flavor virtually explodes with a lively combination of sweet, spicy, tart and savory followed by the refreshing crunch of fresh water chestnuts. Serve as a side dish or first course for Western menus.

Hot and sour soup with tofu, snow peas, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a tangy, spicy broth thickened with cornstarch. A vegetable-loaded Chinese-style soup ready in under an hour.

Authentic Chinese bird's nest soup with real dried bird's nests simmered in rich chicken broth with pounded chicken, egg whites, and dry sherry. A prized delicacy garnished with scallions and ham.

Vegetable lo mein with dried mushrooms, celery, and bamboo shoots tossed with fresh wheat noodles in a light broth. A classic Chinese wok technique that beats takeout in under 30 minutes active time.

Asian plum sauce marinade with hoisin, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and dry sherry. A sweet, savory no-cook marinade for chicken, duck, or pork.

Cantonese roast duck rubbed with hoisin, five spice, sherry, and brown bean sauce, then slow-roasted until the skin turns lacquered and crackling. A Chinatown classic at home.

A scrumptious rice dish made with coconut milk, vegetable stock and a pinch of turmeric.