@communekitchensg Want that restaurant-style, tender chicken in your stir-fries? Here’s how you can velvet chicken like a pro! 🐔✨ It’s all about the velveting process—a secret technique in Chinese cooking that makes chicken irresistibly tender and silky. Here’s how you can do it at home: 1️⃣ Start by agitating 450g of sliced chicken in water to loosen up the muscle fibers and remove any impurities. Drain well. 2️⃣ Add the marinade: • 1 tbsp soy sauce: Adds umami and saltiness. • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine: Enhances flavor and aroma. • 2 tsp cornstarch: Binds the marinade to the chicken and creates a smooth, velvety coating. • 1/2 egg white: Forms a protective protein layer to lock in moisture and prevent the meat from drying out. • A pinch of white pepper: Adds subtle spice and complements the dish. • Optional: 1/4 tsp baking soda: Tenderizes tougher cuts like thighs by breaking down proteins. 3️⃣ Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated, and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes in the fridge. 4️⃣ Blanch in water or oil for 30 seconds, or cook directly in your stir-fry—your silky, tender chicken is ready to shine! 🌟 ✨ Pro Tip: Baking soda is great for tougher cuts, but for lean chicken breasts, you can skip it or use just a pinch! 👩‍🍳 Sign up your lovely helpers for our next Helpers Culinary Program in February! Just a few spots left—details on communekitchen.com. Don’t wait! Drop a 🙌🏻 if you’re trying this at home, and tag us in your creations! #VelvetingChicken #ChineseCookingSecrets #TenderChicken #HomeCookingMadeEasy #CommuneKitchen #communekitchensg ♬ original sound - Commune Kitchen cooking school

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