Cucumber Stir-Fried Chicken Dice (黄瓜炒鸡丁)

Instructions

1. 1Marinate chicken: mix with 1/2 tbsp soy, Shaoxing, and 1/2 tbsp cornstarch. Rest 10 minutes.

   鸡丁上浆

   🔍 Look for 10 minutes

   Visual: 鸡丁裹上薄亮浆膜Chicken is coated in a thin glossy film

   You know it's right when: Coating feels tacky, not dry

2. 2Cut cucumber into 1.5 cm dice (keep skin on for color). Cut carrot into matching dice.

   切蔬菜丁

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 大小均匀的丁，翠绿与橙色分明Uniform dice, vibrant green and orange colors

   You know it's right when: Crisp, no soft spots

3. 3Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 2 minutes until color changes.

   大火炒鸡

   🔍 Look for High heat 2 minutes

   Visual: 鸡丁从粉红变为白亮Chicken turns from pink to opaque white

   You know it's right when: No pink remains

4. 4Add garlic, stir 15 seconds until fragrant. Add cucumber and carrot, stir-fry 1 minute.

   爆香下菜

   🔍 Look for High heat 1 minute

   Visual: 蔬菜油亮色泽鲜艳Vegetables glisten and stay bright

   You know it's right when: Cucumber still crisp

5. 5Mix remaining soy and cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, pour in. Toss 30 seconds until sauce thickens.

   勾芡出锅

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 酱汁油亮包裹食材Sauce turns glossy and coats all ingredients

   You know it's right when: Sauce clings to spoon

6. 6Serve immediately while cucumber is still crisp.

   趁热吃

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 油亮鸡丁配彩色蔬菜，热气腾腾Glossy chicken and colorful vegetables steaming

   You know it's right when: Ready to serve