Sha Cha Chicken (沙茶鸡)
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Marinate
10 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sha Cha Chicken (沙茶鸡)
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One of the easiest ways to cook chicken, this Sha Cha chicken recipe calls for simple preparation but delivers a delectable result.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken drums, or thighs see note 1
- 2 tablespoon Sha Cha sauce see note 2
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil divided
- 6 lices ginger
- 8 cloves garlic halved
- 2 talks scallions cut into sections
Instructions
Marinate
- Cut chicken drums, or thighs, into chunks. Put them in a bowl and add Sha Cha sauce, light soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
- Mix well, then pour in ½ tablespoon of oil and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Pan-fry
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet/frying pan. Place in the marinated chicken pieces without overlapping, along with ginger and garlic.
- Let them fry over medium heat until the first side of the chicken turns golden. Flip to brown the other side.
Braise
- Add about ½ cup of water to the skillet. Cover with a lid and leave to braise over high heat for about 4 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in scallions. Cook further until the cooking liquid is reduced to a minimum. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- You may also use chicken wings for this recipe (extend the braising time to 6 minutes in this case). Chicken breasts can be a substitute too.
- 2. You can find detailed information about Sha Cha sauce/沙茶酱 in the post above.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
524mg
(22%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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57 reviews
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