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Scallion Oil Chicken: A Tasty and Lean Home-cooked Delight

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Ingredients:
  • Chicken legs: 2
  • Scallions (chopped): 5g
  • Ginger (minced): 10g
  • Garlic (minced): 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 10g
  • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • White sesame seeds: 15g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Cooking oil: as needed
Instructions:
  1. Prepare the Sauce: Mix chopped scallions, white sesame seeds, minced ginger, and garlic. Pour hot oil over them. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Boil the chicken legs in cold water with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine for 20 minutes.
  3. Shred and Dress: Cool the chicken in cold water, shred by hand, and then drizzle with the prepared sauce. Garnish with additional scallions.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the fragrant, tender, and juicy scallion oil chicken. It's a hit with both adults and children!
Nutrition:
  • Rich in protein from the chicken
  • Low in carbohydrates
  • Contains essential vitamins and minerals from scallions and ginger
  • Calorie count may vary based on the amount of cooking oil used