Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic notes that will elevate your dinner table. Juicy, marinated chicken strips are stir-fried to golden perfection and paired with caramelized sweet onions, creating a rich, comforting base. A luscious sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of brown sugar ties everything together with its glossy, umami-packed allure. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and scallions, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for lovers of Chinese cuisine, this dish is a standout for family dinners or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large sweet onions (thinly sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks scallions (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the chicken. Mix well to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sweet onions and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the onions, stir-frying for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil, and ground black pepper.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the onions and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Stir to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 10

Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1539.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1722.7

Total Fat 73.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.4g
Cholesterol 425.5mg	0%
Sodium 3242.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 5IU	0%
Calcium 294.1mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2647.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.6%

Protein: 39.7%

Carbs: 21.7%