How to Tenderise Chicken for Stir Fries (Chinese secret!)

Name: How to Tenderise Chicken for Stir Fries (Chinese secret!)
Ingredients: 250 g / 8 oz chicken breast slices OR bite size pieces (not whole pieces, Note 1); 3/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carb/bi-carbonate)

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Total Time

5 minutes

Prep Time

5 minutes

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Ingredients

3 servings

250 g / 8 oz chicken breast slices OR bite size pieces (not whole pieces, Note 1)
3/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carb/bi-carbonate)

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Preparation

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Step 1

Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle baking soda all over the surface.

Step 2

Toss with fingers to coat as evenly as possible.

Step 3

Refrigerate 20 minutes for slices, 30 minutes for bite size pieces.

Step 4

Rinse well in colander to remove baking soda.

Step 5

Shake off then pat away excess water (doesn't need to be 100% dry).

Step 6

Use as directed in chosen recipe - stir fries and noodles (see in post for suggested recipes). Can be marinated, cooked on the stove, deep fried, simmered in broth.