How to Velvet Chicken for Stir-Fry
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
111 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
How to Velvet Chicken for Stir-Fry
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Velveting is a critical Chinese cooking technique. Learn how to velvet chicken for stir-fry to get tender, juicy pieces of chicken just like the restaurants!
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Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs, 340-450g)
- 2-3 tablespoons water (30-45ml)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- First, slice your chicken into 1 ½ to 2 inch pieces, about ¼ inch thick. Remember to slice across the grain, especially if using chicken breast.
- Add the water and soy sauce (or oyster sauce) to the chicken in a medium bowl, and mix until the chicken is well-coated. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. In that time, most of the liquid will be absorbed into the chicken.
- Add the cornstarch and vegetable oil and mix again until everything’s incorporated and the chicken is uniformly coated. For the best results, let the chicken sit for 15 to 20 minutes to marinate.
- To sear, place your wok over high heat. When it starts to smoke lightly, add a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil to coat the surface of the wok. Add the chicken in one layer, and allow to sear for 20 seconds. Stir-fry until the chicken has turned opaque, and remove from the wok.
- To blanch, add the chicken to a wok filled with boiling water. When it turns opaque, cook for an additional 10 seconds (the chicken will be cooked 80% through). Then, remove from the wok.
- Remember, in both scenarios, you will be cooking the chicken again in your stir-fry, so avoid overcooking it during the pre-cook process!
Notes
- Note: We provided measurements for velveting 12 ounces (340g) of chicken, which is typical for one stir-fry dish. Adjust the amounts proportionally if you are making more or less.
- We provided measurements for velveting 12 ounces (340g) of chicken, which is typical for one stir-fry dish. Adjust the amounts proportionally if you are making more or less.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Potassium
315mg
(9%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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