Mar Far Chicken Recipe
Discover the delicious Chinese dish, Mar Far Chicken, with our comprehensive guide on ingredients, preparation, variations, and more.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pan or wok
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- Additional sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan or wok over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to the pan. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix with the sauce until the chicken is coated.
- Pour water or chicken broth into the pan and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the Mar Far chicken hot, with sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top.