How to Velvet Chicken
Learn How to Velvet Chicken like a pro. This easy, foolproof technique guarantees tender, juicy bites of chicken just like you'd get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant.
Servings 4 (4 ounces each)
Calories 135kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken and baking soda together. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry, then use as directed in your stir fry recipe.
Notes
- Chicken: This velveting technique works on chicken thighs, wings, and drumsticks, and even beef, pork, shrimp, and tofu.
- Baking soda: Use baking soda to tenderize chicken for a tender, juicy texture. You'll rinse the baking soda off afterwards, so you don't actually taste it.
- Yield: This recipe is for 1 pound of chicken. Adjust recipe servings as needed for your stir fry recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 oz | Calories: 135kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 437mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg