Sautéed Chicken with Sha Cha Sauce (沙茶鸡)

Sha Cha Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic Chinese dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a rich and savory Sha Cha sauce. The sauce, made from a unique blend of spices, creates a smoky, umami-packed flavor profile. This dish is perfect for a quick and delicious stir-fry that pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons Sha Cha sauce (Chinese BBQ sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (divided)
  • 6 slices ginger
  • 8 cloves garlic (halved)
  • 2 stalks scallions (cut into sections)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with Sha Cha sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
    • Thoroughly combine to guarantee the chicken is fully covered.
    • Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Prepare the Aromatics:
    • While the chicken marinates, prepare the aromatics by slicing the ginger, halving the garlic cloves, and cutting the scallions into sections.
  3. Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  4. Cook the Aromatics:
    • In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
    • Add the ginger slices and halved garlic cloves, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  5. Combine and Finish:
    • Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss it with the ginger and garlic, and add the scallions.
    • Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes until the scallions are slightly softened and the chicken is heated through.
  6. Serve:
    • Transfer the Sha Cha Chicken to a serving plate and garnish with additional scallions or herbs if desired.

Conclusion

This Sha Cha Chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, bold Sha Cha sauce, and aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions. It’s a simple dish packed with rich, smoky flavors that are perfect for any weeknight meal.

Sautéed Chicken with Sha Cha Sauce (沙茶鸡)

Sha Cha Chicken is a savory and aromatic stir-frymade with marinated chicken, ginger, garlic, and scallions. The unique Sha Chasauce imparts a smoky, umami-rich flavor, making this dish an excellent choicefor a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons Sha Cha sauce Chinese BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided
  • 6 slices ginger
  • 8 cloves garlic halved
  • 2 stalks scallions cut into sections

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with Sha Cha sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  • Thoroughly combine to guarantee the chicken is fully covered.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Prepare the Aromatics:

  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the aromatics by slicing the ginger, halving the garlic cloves, and cutting the scallions into sections.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

Cook the Aromatics:

  • In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  • Add the ginger slices and halved garlic cloves, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.

Combine and Finish:

  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss it with the ginger and garlic, and add the scallions.
  • Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes until the scallions are slightly softened and the chicken is heated through.

Serve:

  • Transfer the Sha Cha Chicken to a serving plate and garnish with additional scallions or herbs if desired.
Keyword Sha Cha chicken

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