Maomao's Chicken Skewers 🍢 from Apothecary Diaries #apothecarydiaries #chickenskewers #anime #manga

Ingredients: For the Chicken: - 400g chicken thigh, cut into 2-3 cm cubes - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp shaoxing wine (dry sherry, or sake) - 1 tsp cornstarch  - 1/2 tsp five-spice powder - 1/4 tsp ground white pepper - optional: some MSG - 1 small clove garlic, minced - 1 cm fresh ginger, grated For the Glaze (optional): - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup - 1 tsp rice vinegar - 1/2 tsp sesame oil For Cooking: - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Optional Garnish: - Sliced spring onions - Toasted sesame seeds Instructions: Prep & Marinate: Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, shaoxing wine, cornstarch, five-spice powder, white pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature. Assemble Skewers: Thread chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving small gaps. Make Glaze (Optional): Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Cook Skewers: Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place skewers in the hot pan (cook in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Glaze & Serve: If using glaze, brush generously onto skewers during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, turning to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.