Sticky Chinese Chicken Or Tofu Recipe

Craveable crispy chicken (or tofu!) drenched in a sweet and savory sticky sauce. This quick and easy recipe from Family Circle Magazine is perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over fluffy rice or noodles. Vegetarian option available! Easily customize it to be entirely chicken, entirely tofu, or a delicious mix of both!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 287.7 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Sticky Chinese Chicken Or Tofu

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sticky Chinese Chicken Or Tofu

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How to Make Sticky Chinese Chicken Or Tofu

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup panko bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  2. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (or 14 oz extra-firm tofu, cubed, or a combination of both). Toss until completely coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  6. Add the chicken (or tofu) and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover and cook for another 10-15 minutes, turning frequently (about 4-5 times) to ensure even browning and crispiness.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  9. Pour the sauce over the chicken (or tofu) and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is sticky.
  10. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  11. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g