Chicken in a Casserole with Shallots

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   First, slice the ginger, shallots, and scallions and set aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   After chopping the chicken into pieces, add appropriate amounts of sugar, cornstarch, salt, chicken powder, light soy sauce, and peanut oil, mix well, and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Heat a frying pan, add some peanut oil, and then fry the marinated chicken pieces.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides and set aside.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat a clay pot, add some peanut oil, and sauté shallots and ginger slices until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After the aromatics release their fragrance, add the pan-fried chicken pieces to the pan, stir well, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Then, uncover, stir well, cover again, and simmer (repeat this process 3 times) until the chicken is fully cooked.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Once the chicken pieces are cooked through, add oyster sauce and chopped scallions, mix well, cover and simmer for about 10 seconds. Then add cilantro and it's ready to serve. This dish is very sweet and fragrant, making it perfect for pairing with drinks or rice.