# Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken

![Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken](./姜炒鸡.jpg)

Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken is a Hunan-style dish that is incredibly appetizing. The ingredients are simple and easy to prepare, making it a quick recipe to master.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

## Ingredients and Tools

- Chicken
- Ginger
- Beer
- Light Soy Sauce
- Dark Soy Sauce
- Salt
- Millet Pepper (Xiaomila)
- Beauty Pepper (Meirenla)
- Pickled Pepper
- Garlic

## Quantities

- Chicken = Half a chicken (free-range is best, approx. 650g)
- Cooking Oil = 50ml (Camellia oil is best; if unavailable, use rapeseed oil)
- Ginger = 250g (approx. half a jin)
- Beer = Half a bottle (250ml)
- Light Soy Sauce = 20ml
- Dark Soy Sauce = 10ml
- Salt = 3g
- Millet Pepper = 0-5 pieces (0-50g) (adjust according to spice preference)
- Beauty Pepper = 0-5 pieces (0-50g) (can be substituted with Millet Pepper if unavailable)
- Pickled Pepper = 5 pieces (50g)
- Garlic = 3 cloves (approx. 50g)

## Instructions

- Chop the chicken into 1cm pieces. Wash them and drain well, then marinate with light soy sauce and cooking wine for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large wok until it starts to smoke slightly, add the cooking oil, and wait for 5 seconds.
- Add the ginger slices and stir-fry over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the moisture evaporates and the chicken fat is rendered.
- Add the chopped peppers and garlic cloves, then add salt and dark soy sauce. Continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beer and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to reduce the sauce, then plate and serve.

## Additional Information

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