Best Hong Kong Style Chicken Recipes

HONG KONG STYLE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a re-sealable plastic bag add, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili garlic paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• In a medium stock pot boil water and cook chow mein noodles until al dente, remove and shock in ice bath, shake dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil to keep from sticking.
• In a large saute pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil to almost smoke point and add chicken, separating each peace upon entry. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove and hold warm.
• In same wok, add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until almost the smoke point, then add the onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery., Saute for 2 minutes then add mushrooms, peas and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, then add chicken saute for 1 minute, add hoisin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, toss and remove.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, add 3 tablespoons oil, heat to almost smoke point, and add chilled chow mein noodles. Cook on one side until crispy light golden brown. Flip noodles and another 2 tablespoons of oil and cook other side. When done, remove and let drain on paper towels, while holding warm.
• Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and chicken stock, and deglaze hot wok with mixture and let reduce by one-third.
• Place noodles on a rimmed serving platter, top with chicken and vegetable saute, and pour chicken reduction over top. Garnish with green onions.

HONG KONG STYLE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Mix 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tsp Sherry and 1 tsp water in a bowl. Marinate chicken in it for approximately 1/2 hour.
• Mix 10 fl oz Chicken Broth, 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce and 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce. Set aside.
• Put the steam fried noodles in a pot of slightly salted boiling water. Boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook. When cooked pour into a colander and let drain and dry.
• Heat the wok and add the 4 Tbsp of Cooking Oil,swirling to coat the sides. Add the steam fried noodles and fry until about half the noodles are browned and crispy. Place noodles on an oven-friendly plate and place in the oven at minimum temperature to keep warm.
• Add the 2 Tbsp of Oil to the wok. When Oil starts to smoke add the Green Onions, ginger and garlic for a few seconds until it starts to soften. then add the bean sprouts and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the marinated chicken and fry for 3 minutes. Add the Chicken broth mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is done. Mix the corn starch with the water and stir into mix. If gravy does not thicken to your desire add more cornstarch.
• Pour over the crispy noodles and serve.

HONG KONG-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons ginger, scallions, garlic, salt, sugar, 1 cup grapeseed oil, 1/4 cup Shao Xing, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour over mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and roast 8 minutes; set aside.
• Heat a wok over high heat; add 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil. Add remaining 2 tablespoons ginger and chiles; cook until golden brown, 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bamboo shoots, stirring constantly, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup Shao Xing and let reduce until thickened, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and soy sauce; bring to a boil. In a small bowl whisk together remaining tablespoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water, add to wok and stir until mixture has thickened. Season with basil and remove from heat.
• Slice chicken and divide evenly between 4 plates. Pour over sauce; serve immediately.

HONG KONG-STYLE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Mix chicken with egg white, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Drain. Spread out on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir noodles in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Stir chicken into the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until white, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
• Pour chicken stock into the wok; stir in spring onions, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, and black pepper.
• Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into the wok. Stir in oyster sauce. Add chicken and bean sprouts; cook and stir until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.