Chicken Or Tofu Recipe
Make Chicken Or Tofu Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Marinade
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, black pepper, and salt. Adjust salt to your preference.
- 2
Marinate Chicken or Tofu
For chicken, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. For tofu, press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes and add it to the marinade. Let both marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
If using chicken, add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and golden brown.
- 5
Cook the Tofu
If using tofu, add the marinated tofu cubes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, gently stirring occasionally until golden brown on all sides.
- 6
Garnish
Once cooked, remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.


