Ginger chicken holds a special place in my heart. I don’t know if it’s because I’m addicted to caramelized chicken in any form, or the gentle note that fresh ginger brings to it. In short, this Chinese classic is simply delicious. The sliced ginger chicken will surprise those who usually […]
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Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
The chicken and mushroom stir-fry is an Americanized version of a Cantonese dish called Moo goo gai pan, or “Chicken with mushrooms and oyster sauce”. Moo goo gai pan is essentially chicken with mushrooms, as well as other vegetables that can vary depending on who prepares it. Compared to many […]
Chinese chicken stir-fry takeout style
Chicken stir-fry is THE DISH that can be found in almost every restaurant I’ve been to. It’s not something I order often because not only is it very simple to make, but generally, restaurants skimp on the quality of ingredients used. So, paying a lot for something like that, no […]
Korean Popcorn Chicken
An ultra-crispy recipe for chicken fritters coated in a Korean gochujang sauce Korean fried chicken is a classic of Korean cuisine. It stands out particularly for the use of gochujang in the recipe and potato starch for the crispy coating. You can easily substitute it with sweet chili sauce. I […]
Chicken samoussas with sweet and sour sauce
Samoussas are one of my favorite dishes. Firstly because it’s frighteningly easy and quick to make, but secondly because guests are always impressed when they’re served homemade samoussas from A to Z. Originally from India, they can be found in many Caribbean/Creole cultures. From Mauritius to Guadeloupe, samoussas delight our […]
Honey Garlic Popcorn Chicken
Honey garlic chicken speaks to our most primal instincts. Even if you’ve never tasted this kind of dish before, there’s just something magical that this combination of words evokes in us. In fact, it’s my most popular crispy Chinese chicken recipe, even above my famous crispy Chinese sweet and sour […]
Chicken karaage
A delicious and authentic recipe for the famous Japanese chicken karaage Chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) is easily one of the best fried chickens in the world, as well as being a classic of Japanese cuisine. It’s exceptionally tasty, juicy and ultra-crisp. In short, it’s well worth the time spent […]
Cashew Chicken
Chicken has this wonderful property of pairing perfectly with nuts, in this case, cashews, to create the famous cashew chicken recipe If you’re not familiar with it, it’s impossible to guess the taste from just the ingredients. It’s typically one of those magical dishes that produce a deliciously complex flavor […]
Easy vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Lately, I’ve been craving Vietnamese food, especially since finding good Vietnamese here in Brussels is very difficult. I’m guilty of having a huge addiction to lemongrass chicken. If you don’t like chicken, this sauce/recipe could just as easily be used to make lemongrass beef, pork, shrimp, fish, roasted vegetables and […]
Kung pao chicken – Chinese imperial chicken
Imperial chicken, also known as kung pao chicken or gong bao chicken, is a spicy stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, various vegetables, and chili peppers. It is a classic dish from Sichuan cuisine, a province in southwestern China. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwestern China […]