Jul 14 2026
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Pollo Shi Jao Kay Recipe

Inspired by Mrs. Potato Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Vegetable Mix

Sauce

To Serve

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.

Cooking the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

  3. 5

    Add Green Onions

    Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 6

    Cook the Chicken

    In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

  2. 8

    Cook the Sauce

    Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Bringing it All Together

  1. 9

    Combine Chicken and Vegetables

    Return the cooked chicken and stir-fried vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the sauce and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.

  2. 10

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the pollo shi jao kay over cooked rice, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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