Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken Breasts
Cubed
Soya Sauce
Chinese Cooking Wine
Sugar
Spinach
Washed, Stems Trimmed
Vegetable Oil
For Deep Frying
Vegetable Oil
Sesame Seeds
Cut chicken breasts into cubes.
Marinate chicken in soya sauce and cooking wine.
Season with pepper and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, mix sugar with 1 tablespoon of water.
Cook over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Continue to cook, without stirring, until a deep amber caramel forms.
Remove from heat.
Slowly and carefully stir in 2 tablespoons of water.
Set caramel aside.
Heat oil for deep frying to 350 F in a wok or saucepan.
Fry spinach leaves in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
Cook until crisp and translucent, still green, without browning.
Remove spinach with tongs and drain on paper towels.
Season spinach lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until smoking.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan; do not overcrowd.
Immediately pour the caramel over the chicken.
Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, until the chicken is browned.
Turn chicken and cook for another 2 minutes, or until cooked through and sauce is thickened.
Arrange spinach on top of rice.
Pile chicken in the center.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure the oil is hot enough for deep frying the spinach to achieve maximum crispness.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the spinach or chicken.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preferred level of sweetness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.
Arrange spinach on a plate, top with chicken, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Serve over rice.
Serve with steamed vegetables.
Balances the sweetness of the sauce.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Represents balance of flavors and textures in Chinese cuisine.
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