Chinese Velveting Chicken Breast

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Chinese Velveting Chicken Breast

Learn how to velvet chicken breast to achieve that tender, juicy texture you enjoy at Chinese restaurants. This simple technique involves marinating the chicken in a mixture of egg white, cornstarch, and rice wine before cooking, ensuring perfectly succulent results every time.

Preparation time
40min
Cooking time
3min

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 500 grams chicken breast
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoons rice wine
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix together the egg white, cornstarch, rice wine, and salt.
Step 3
Add the chicken strips to the bowl and mix until well coated. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until just opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the chicken from the pan and use in your favorite stir-fry or other dishes as desired.

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