Scallion Chicken Legs Recipe 🐔🌱

A flavorful and savory dish, this Scallion Chicken Legs recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic green onions, shallots, and a savory marinade. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, this dish brings out rich flavors with just a few ingredients.

📋 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2-3 chicken legs
• Appropriate amount of green onions
• Appropriate amount of shallots
• Cornstarch (for coating)

For the Seasoning:

• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• White pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice wine

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Debone the chicken legs and cut them into pieces (not too small).
• Optional: If you prefer, remove the chicken skin. However, leaving it on enhances the flavor and moisture.

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

• In a bowl, add salt, oyster sauce, white pepper, cornstarch, light soy sauce, and sesame oil to the chicken pieces.
• Mix the ingredients thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 3: Prepare the Green Onions and Shallots

• While the chicken marinates, slice the green onions and shallots into rings.
• Green onions are the key flavor element, so be sure to have enough, and the combination with shallots will create a more fragrant, balanced dish.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

• Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a skillet or wok.
• Once hot, add the marinated chicken and fry until slightly browned and the color deepens. You can add a bit of dark soy sauce for extra color, if desired.

Step 5: Simmer the Chicken

• Pour in a small amount of rice wine to deglaze the pan.
• Cover and simmer over low heat for 3-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the juices to reduce.

Step 6: Add Green Onions

• Add the chopped green onion rings to the pot.
• Cover and let the green onions cook for 2 minutes, releasing their aroma and infusing the chicken.

Step 7: Add Shallots

• Finally, stir in the shallots and mix everything evenly. The shallots should soften and add extra fragrance to the dish.

Step 8: Serve

• Once everything is cooked and fragrant, serve your Scallion Chicken Legs hot. The chicken will be tender, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the savory green onions and shallots.

💡 Tips for Success

• Marinate Longer: For even better flavor, marinate the chicken for a bit longer than 60 minutes if you have the time.
• Add Vegetables: You can serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables or over rice to make it a complete meal.
• Customize with Spices: If you enjoy spicy food, feel free to add chili flakes or fresh chilies when cooking the chicken.

Enjoy your Scallion Chicken Legs—a simple yet satisfying dish packed with flavor! 🍽️