Braised Chicken with Dried Tofu
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Braised Chicken with Dried Tofu

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Recipe
Braised Chicken with Dried Tofu

About This Recipe

This savory Chicken and Tofu Stir-Fry is a flavorful, protein-packed dish that combines tender marinated chicken with golden pan-fried tofu and crisp vegetables. The chicken is first marinated in cooking wine, salt, and ginger for extra depth, then stir-fried to perfection. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and onion create a fragrant base, while spicy bean paste adds a rich umami kick. Crisp green peppers and sweet carrots balance the dish, and golden tofu soaks up all the delicious flavors. Finished with fresh scallions and optional bean sprouts, this stir-fry is hearty, versatile, and perfect served hot over rice or noodles. The slow simmering ensures every bite is infused with bold, savory goodness—ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken 500g
  • tofu 200g
The aromatics
  • onion 1 medium (150g)
  • green pepper 1 medium (150g)
  • carrots 200g
  • scallions 5 stalks (50g)
  • bean sprouts 1 cup (100g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 2 slices (10g)
  • garlic 3 cloves (10g)
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • bean paste 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken into small pieces and marinate with cooking wine, salt, and ginger slices for 30 minutes.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Prepare the ingredients: cut the tofu into small triangular pieces, mince the ginger and garlic, chop the onion, slice the green pepper and carrots, and cut the scallions into segments.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the marinated chicken pieces until the water is evaporated, then set aside.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pan-fry the tofu with a small amount of peanut oil until golden yellow.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat a small amount of oil in the wok, stir-fry the minced ginger, garlic, and onion until fragrant, add two spoonfuls of bean paste, then add the green pepper slices and stir-fry. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the tofu and carrot slices and stir-fry for another 5 minutes, then sprinkle with scallions and serve.
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Step 6
Step 6
Transfer the cooked chicken to a small pot, add bean sprouts and garnish with scallions. Serve hot and add broth to cook vegetables later if desired.

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