Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, we're making a classic Cantonese stir-fry with chicken and onions. This easy recipe is perfect for any busy home cook looking for delicious Chinese food. Watch to learn how to prepare this simple stir fry chicken dish, bringing the flavors of Chinese cooking right into your kitchen for some delightful home cooking.
You can download the full written recipe from my blog here:
tasteasianfood.com/chicken-and-onion-stir-fry
Chapters and timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Preparing and marinating the chicken
01:55 Frying the chicken properly
03:05 Cooking the onions and aromatics
04:07 Making the stir fry sauce
05:00 Bringing everything together
Recipe Card:
Ingredients:
Marinate:
400g Chicken
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
Veggies:
1 Large onions
20g Ginger, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Green onions, sections
Sauce:
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tsp sesame oil
Steps:
1. Marinate: Mix chicken with soy sauce, wine, and cornstarch. Stir in oil last to prevent sticking. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a wok until hot. Spread chicken in one layer. Sear for 45-60 seconds without stirring to form a crust. Cook until 80% done, then remove.
3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sear onions for 45 seconds. Stir for 2 minutes until edges are translucent but centers are crisp. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
4. Combine: Return chicken (and juices) to the pan.
5.. Finish: Pour the mixed stir-fry sauce along the sides of the wok. Toss on high heat for 1 minute to glaze.
6. Garnish: Add green onions and sesame oil. Toss once and serve immediately.
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License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
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Today, we're making a classic Cantonese stir-fry with chicken and onions. This easy recipe is perfect for any busy home cook looking for delicious Chinese food. Watch to learn how to prepare this simple stir fry chicken dish, bringing the flavors of Chinese cooking right into your kitchen for some delightful home cooking.
You can download the full written recipe from my blog here:
tasteasianfood.com/chicken-and-onion-stir-fry
Chapters and timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Preparing and marinating the chicken
01:55 Frying the chicken properly
03:05 Cooking the onions and aromatics
04:07 Making the stir fry sauce
05:00 Bringing everything together
Recipe Card:
Ingredients:
Marinate:
400g Chicken
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
Veggies:
1 Large onions
20g Ginger, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Green onions, sections
Sauce:
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tsp sesame oil
Steps:
1. Marinate: Mix chicken with soy sauce, wine, and cornstarch. Stir in oil last to prevent sticking. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a wok until hot. Spread chicken in one layer. Sear for 45-60 seconds without stirring to form a crust. Cook until 80% done, then remove.
3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sear onions for 45 seconds. Stir for 2 minutes until edges are translucent but centers are crisp. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
4. Combine: Return chicken (and juices) to the pan.
5.. Finish: Pour the mixed stir-fry sauce along the sides of the wok. Toss on high heat for 1 minute to glaze.
6. Garnish: Add green onions and sesame oil. Toss once and serve immediately.
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The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license:
License Owner - KWAN KA PANG
License Number - 540246
Amos Ever Hadani - Dancing with My Baby
=======================================
Website: tasteasianfood.com
facebook.com/TasteOfAsianFood
twitter.com/KwanKaPang
pinterest.com/kwankapang
instagram.com/kwankapang
