Fried Chicken Sauce

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, savory-sweet glaze combining oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and Chinese sausage for ultimate flavor.
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This Fried Chicken Sauce is the secret to restaurant-quality Chinese-style chicken at home. It combines the deep umami of oyster sauce and soy with the subtle sweetness of Shaoxing wine and the rich, cured flavor of Lap Cheong sausage. The sauce is glossy, slightly sticky, and packed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and chili notes. Perfect for coating crispy fried chicken, drizzling over stir-fries, or serving alongside steamed jasmine rice. It’s an easy, quick-to-make condiment that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying, flavorful meal for any weeknight dinner or family gathering.

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Fried Chicken Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 497.2

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This Fried Chicken Sauce is the secret to restaurant-quality Chinese-style chicken at home. It combines the deep umami of oyster sauce and soy with the subtle sweetness of Shaoxing wine and the rich, cured flavor of Lap Cheong sausage. The sauce is glossy, slightly sticky, and packed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and chili notes. Perfect for coating crispy fried chicken, drizzling over stir-fries, or serving alongside steamed jasmine rice. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, quick-to-make condiment that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying, flavorful meal for any weeknight dinner or family gathering.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of crushed fresh garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add 2 slices of Lap Cheong (Chinese sausage), finely chopped, and stir-fry for another minute to release the oils.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a glaze.
  6. Stir in 1 small de-seeded and sliced red chili and any remaining sauce ingredients.
  7. Remove from heat and immediately stir through fresh basil leaves.
  8. Serve the warm sauce immediately over fried chicken or steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 497.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.6g58%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 2.5mg1%
Sodium 3861.0mg161%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g12%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 27.6g
Protein 5.2g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, sauce, chicken, fried chicken, glaze, oyster sauce, lap cheong, shaoxing wine, garlic, ginger, chili, basil, stir fry, umami, sweet, savory, condiment, asian, quick, easy
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