Cucumber Stir-Fried Chicken Dice (黄瓜炒鸡丁)

黄瓜炒鸡丁

Cucumber Stir-Fried Chicken Dice (黄瓜炒鸡丁) — a Chinese recipe, ready in about 20 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2 cm dice
• cucumber, diced
• carrot, diced
• garlic, minced
• light soy sauce
• Shaoxing wine
• cornstarch
• neutral oil

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken: mix with 1/2 tbsp soy, Shaoxing, and 1/2 tbsp cornstarch. Rest 10 minutes.
2. Cut cucumber into 1.5 cm dice (keep skin on for color). Cut carrot into matching dice. (Uniform dice, vibrant green and orange colors)
3. Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 2 minutes until color changes.
4. Add garlic, stir 15 seconds until fragrant. Add cucumber and carrot, stir-fry 1 minute.
5. Mix remaining soy and cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, pour in. Toss 30 seconds until sauce thickens.
6. Serve immediately while cucumber is still crisp.