Stir-fried Chicken with Preserved Lemon

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken thigh pieces with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper for at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the preserved lemon by deseeding and finely chopping it.

3. 3

   Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add sliced ginger and minced garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry until it's about 80% cooked and lightly browned.

5. 5

   Add sliced onion and bell pepper (if using) and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

6. 6

   Stir in the chopped preserved lemon. Pour in the sauce mixture (light soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth or water). Bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Serve hot with steamed rice.