Huang Hou Bao Ji (empress' Treasure Chicken)
Huang Hou Bao Ji, or Empress' Treasure Chicken, is a classic dish from Chinese Aristocrat Cuisine that is fit for royalty. This dish features succulent chicken pieces marinated in a rich and flavorful sauce, then stir-fried with an array of colorful and nutritious vegetables. The result is a dish that is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok. Add the garlic, bell peppers, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cashews and green onions. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes to heat everything through.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowl for marinating
Tools
Stove Cooking spoon or spatula
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be sure to cut all the ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
Cost
$20