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ChineseNon-veg

Ma La Chicken

Ma La Chicken — a classic chinese dish made simple at home.

45 min2 servesmedium

Ma La Chicken — a classic chinese dish made simple at home. This Chinese chicken is sized for 2 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

326

kcal

33g

Protein

16g

Carbs

20g

Fat

chicken

Ingredients

  • chili1 tsp
  • sesame oil2
  • garlic200 g
  • ginger200 g
  • corn flour2 cloves
  • cabbage1 large
  • star anise150 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for ma la chicken and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Ma La Chicken take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Ma La Chicken vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are chili, sesame oil, garlic.