Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce
Skip the takeaway with this super speedy Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce. We love eating it with rice or noodles… take your pick!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories196
- Fat1.9g
- Saturates0.4g
- Carbs25g
- Sugars20g
- Protein17g
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If your Friday night cravings usually end in a takeaway menu or a “that’ll do” dinner, this Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce is about to change things for the better. A sweet-meets-savoury number, it brings all those classic takeaway flavours straight to your table, only with a fresh, feel-good twist, and it’s ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings! Pair it with basmati rice or toss through noodles to complete the dish.
For a full-on fakeaway banquet, you could dish it up alongside some other favourites, like our Chinese-Style Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup, Chinese-Style Green Beans, or Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets. Feed the family, impress your friends, or treat yourself midweek!
What diets is this Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce suitable for?
This Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce is best suited to meat-eaters and isn’t suitable for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce?
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You’ll need a wok and a mixing bowl to whip up this Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce. If you don’t have either of these, not to worry, we’ve popped some ideas below. As for the ingredients, you’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce?
There are only 196 calories in one serving of this Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ketchup. Stir to combine. Then add a little black pepper, the Chinese 5 spice, and the cornflour. Stir until smooth.
Step 2
Spray a frying pan and set on a medium heat. Add the chicken, and fry for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the garlic, onion, and pepper, and continue to fry for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in the sauce and fry until thickened (this should take 3-4 minutes).
Step 5
Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds, spring onion, and your choice of accompaniment.
How do you know when Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce is cooked?
You can tell Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce is cooked when the the chicken is not pink, the juices run clear, and it feels firm to the touch. This should take around 8 minutes in total. The vegetables should have softened, and the sauce will have a nice, thick consistency.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce, it’s best enjoyed straightaway.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Can I freeze Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, just remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
- Use a container suitable for freezing.
- Don’t forget to add a label reminding you what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce?
From chilled: Place in a moderate oven for 4-7 minutes, until the chicken is piping hot throughout.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, thoroughly overnight, then heat as above from chilled.
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Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce
Skip the takeaway with this super speedy Chicken with Peking-Style Sauce. We love eating it with rice or noodles... take your pick!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
8 MINS
- KCals 196
- Carbs 25G
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ketchup. Stir to combine. Then add a little black pepper, the Chinese 5 spice, and cornflour. Stir until smooth.
- Spray a frying pan and set on a medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, onion, and pepper, and continue to fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and fry until thickened (this should take 3-4 minutes).
- Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds, spring onion, and your choice of accompaniment.
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Emilie CliffordThursday 23rd April 2026
Can I use rice wine vinegar to substitute the shaoxing wine?
HollyMonday 27th April 2026
Hey Emilie, yes you can swap for rice wine but try adding a little less maybe 1/2 tbsp, hope that helps!
LauraMonday 20th April 2026
Hi. My local supermarket doesn’t have the oyster sauce. What can I use instead please?
HollyMonday 27th April 2026
Hey Laura, you can swap the oyster sauce for hoisin or a little extra soy sauce and sweetener, hope that helps!
ReitaTuesday 14th April 2026
Can you use just normal rice wine for this recipe
LisaTuesday 14th April 2026
Hi Reita
Yes, rice wine is fine. You could also use dry sherry. Enjoy the recipe.
MeganTuesday 14th April 2026
Is there an alternative to shaoxing wine I can use as haven’t been able to find on my supermarket
LisaTuesday 14th April 2026
Hi Megan.
Normal rice wine or dry sherry are both suitable substitutes. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
AngelaMonday 13th April 2026
What would be a good substitute for the shaoxing wine? I can’t seem to get that locally
LisaTuesday 14th April 2026
Hi Angela.
Normal rice wine or dry sherry are both suitable substitutes. Enjoy the recipe!
SuMonday 13th April 2026
I use Sweet Freedom vegan honey. Tastes just like the real thing for 13 calories per tablespoon. I use it for Teriyaki sauce too.
HollyThursday 16th April 2026
Hey Su, thanks so much for your recipe tip!
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