DON’T Use Baking Soda for Velveting! How to Make Chicken Tender & Juicy for Stir Fries

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • Have you ever wondered about the secret behind the tender and juicy chicken in Chinese restaurant stir-fries? It all comes down to a technique called velveting. I'll guide you through the process of velveting chicken and then demonstrate three cooking methods: boiling, sautéing in a wok, and frying in oil. I'll also highlight the differences between these methods and when to choose each for the best results.
    Chicken Marinade for Velveting:
    10 oz chicken breast
    2 tsp cornstarch
    2 tbsp water
    ¼ tsp salt
    2 tsp oil
    For Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry:
    8 oz mushrooms and peppers
    Ginger 1 tsp, finely minced
    Garlic 1 clove (1 tsp), finely minced
    Sauce:
    Soy sauce 2 tbsp
    Oyster sauce 2 tbsp
    Water 2 tbsp
    Corn starch 2 tsp
    Sesame oil 2 tsp
    Sugar ½ tsp
    White pepper ½ tsp
    INSTRUCTIONS:
    Mix chicken with marinade ingredients. Cook chicken until 80% done. Stir fry vegetables, add ginger and garlic, then throw chicken back in. Mix sauce ingredients together and add to wok. Stir well.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:31 - Slice Chicken
    1:39 - Velveting!
    4:21 - 1st Way to Cook: Boiling
    5:13 - 2nd Way to Cook: Sauteing
    6:41 - 3rd Way to Cook: Frying
    7:50 - Finishing Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry
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Комментарии • 97

  • @gnguyen4903
    @gnguyen4903 2 месяца назад +10

    I was searching for velveting techniques and saw your video. This has to be the most informative and easiest to follow instruction for me. Cornstarch can be used in different recipes and I will not have leftover egg yolks. Thank you very much!

  • @SteveLig2
    @SteveLig2 4 месяца назад +13

    This is an awesome video. I used the technique for Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo and our guests were amazed at how tender chicken turned out. Thanks so much!

  • @JA-gx4hb
    @JA-gx4hb 4 месяца назад +25

    Great job. A pro-like video. Clear sound, good editing and nice camera angles. All the info I need, no needless babbling. New sub here.

    • @annamartino5681
      @annamartino5681 3 месяца назад +1

      It is a Professional Video! 😂

    • @thenight5018
      @thenight5018 2 месяца назад +1

      @@annamartino5681❤ 😂do ii

  • @yvonnemccullaghward361
    @yvonnemccullaghward361 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you. Very helpful

  • @malcontent510
    @malcontent510 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent and concise. Thank you.

  • @davidnoob9421
    @davidnoob9421 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great cooking

  • @glenbur
    @glenbur 4 месяца назад +3

    Excellent presentation. Explained very well .
    thx

  • @YoungChae
    @YoungChae 4 месяца назад +6

    Perfect English explanation!

  • @AmySiyam
    @AmySiyam 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you, I will try this method ❤❤

  • @leojack987
    @leojack987 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you .

  • @gabbygomez261
    @gabbygomez261 4 месяца назад +6

    I am so grateful that I came across your video, cant thank you enough. Real cooking advise for the ones that have no clue, like me. 😊

  • @Hale_Fellow
    @Hale_Fellow 2 месяца назад +1

    This is an excellent tutorial. Thanks very much for posting!

  • @jellystoma
    @jellystoma 4 месяца назад +7

    I watch a lot of cooking videos and this is an excellent tutorial. Well filmed and edited as well as good sound quality. You have a new subscriber!

  • @sarahkhan1297
    @sarahkhan1297 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks 😊 easy way

  • @rubefarmer9690
    @rubefarmer9690 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent video!
    One of the best cooking videos I've ever seen. It was clear, informative and concise. Well done !

  • @GCGomez
    @GCGomez 4 месяца назад +3

    ❤This is so great! Thank you for sharing this information.

  • @robertnislick448
    @robertnislick448 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video!

  • @anandyallappa3704
    @anandyallappa3704 5 месяцев назад +3

    Very useful information and apetising recipe ! Tks

  • @VrCobysPlace
    @VrCobysPlace 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you my kids loved the way the chicken came out like this boiled, fried then added to lo mien noodles with shrimp and lo mien sauce.

  • @InasKitchen-ih7qt
    @InasKitchen-ih7qt 5 месяцев назад +3

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    @jjjohn5914 Месяц назад

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    Love ur channel!!! ❤

  • @Mickey-jn8hz
    @Mickey-jn8hz 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video.

  • @sirchadiusmaximusiii
    @sirchadiusmaximusiii 2 месяца назад +1

    Great info! Thx! Lynn is so lovely.

  • @steveholden9139
    @steveholden9139 23 дня назад

    Oh wow, I have been cooking Asian food for a long time but this video is a game changer for me. The dish turned out restaurant quality and the family loved it, the chicken was super tender.

  • @bobdinitto
    @bobdinitto 29 дней назад +1

    Thanks for this informative video. I've been trying out various methods of tenderizing chicken and steak. Your clear and concise explanations and discussion of various options helps me apply the techniques more effectively. Well done!

  • @clive3100
    @clive3100 2 месяца назад +1

    Interesting video explaining the tree methods. Thank you.

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo 3 месяца назад +1

    Your home cooking methods are amazing. Great information easy to follow. Thank you so much for a great videos on cooking.
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  • @mrdonald2
    @mrdonald2 Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @carlitobrigante6650
    @carlitobrigante6650 Месяц назад

    Nice informative video. Thank you.

  • @wiseeagle8724
    @wiseeagle8724 28 дней назад +1

    Greetings from Brisbane 😊 Very well explained, clear instructions. Impressed. I look forward to watching more of your videos .

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    @schtrucklauntbuenavista 2 месяца назад +1

    Love your wonderfull videos.

  • @johnnorman1793
    @johnnorman1793 3 месяца назад +1

    Great cook, great video, sweet lady.! Got it all..!!

  • @sirisgoddess
    @sirisgoddess 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow, I've been doing it all wrong & ending up with tough chicken!! What a great pro video .. will try this tonight for dinner. Tyvm :))

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    @baylissfxbees2056 2 месяца назад +1

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  • @robingarrell9798
    @robingarrell9798 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks!

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    @helenozerskis9133 3 месяца назад +1

    ❤your the best!

  • @annamartino5681
    @annamartino5681 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you very much for sharing these wonderful ways to cook! ❤ I absolutely love Chinese cuisine!

  • @JasminsBoss
    @JasminsBoss Месяц назад

    This video answers my question on what to do with meat after tenderizing the meat. I will go with boil or sateen also. Thanks.

  • @brianh2287
    @brianh2287 5 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome video, great production and very informative. I cannot wait to try this. Subscribed !

  • @FabricioRodriguezM
    @FabricioRodriguezM 28 дней назад

    Thanks for explaining why to use corn starch here instead of baking soda.

  • @user-vs1qy5tl5p
    @user-vs1qy5tl5p 5 месяцев назад +6

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  • @serialkilla1632
    @serialkilla1632 2 месяца назад +2

    Good food, smokin chef

  • @timadams8687
    @timadams8687 3 дня назад

    G'day mate
    Thank you found this very useful😅

  • @hallowpeakgaming
    @hallowpeakgaming 17 дней назад

    Made this today and it literally taste like it was from an Asian restaurant

  • @FabricioRodriguezM
    @FabricioRodriguezM 28 дней назад

    I have been seeking a good velveting explanation for years.

  • @Lin-fl8rn
    @Lin-fl8rn 5 месяцев назад +3

    Informative! I’ll use the boiling method to reduce consumption of oil and oxidative effects from oil-frying

    • @elbruces
      @elbruces 4 месяца назад

      The problem is you get oxidated by breathing.

  • @sotheachhe3736
    @sotheachhe3736 5 месяцев назад +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @prototype9000
    @prototype9000 День назад

    try cooking in 20w50 oil for best results

  • @bigdchi
    @bigdchi 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video. Can arrowroot be used instead of cornstarch?

  • @sandorallewlyn5415
    @sandorallewlyn5415 3 месяца назад +1

    Can I season with powder seasoning iafter the tenderized process before boiling, sautés or frying?

  • @wokeybrokey8006
    @wokeybrokey8006 Месяц назад

    I’ll love you long time ❤️

  • @karidges
    @karidges 2 месяца назад +9

    I have been velveting chicken with baking soda for 20 years. Its fast and easy and my stir fries have melt-in-your-mouth tender, flavorful chicken. If it works, don't fix it.

    • @naveendotcom
      @naveendotcom 17 дней назад

      Can you explain in short how to do it?
      Should i just add water and baking soda to the chicken?

    • @turtlepowersf
      @turtlepowersf 17 дней назад +1

      ​@naveendotcom for Chinese stir fry, it's usually also done with corn starch and other flavorings like Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, chicken powder, etc. It only needs around 15 minutes to soak, too. 1 hour tops for beef, not sure what the max time is with chicken. I've heard the baking soda can break down the proteins too much if left too long.

    • @naveendotcom
      @naveendotcom 17 дней назад

      @@turtlepowersf 🙏🏻

    • @sniper10666
      @sniper10666 7 дней назад

      @@turtlepowersf baking soda then wash it out after half hour then you can add a marinade and stir fry avoids breast at all times

  • @crozraven
    @crozraven 2 месяца назад +1

    does adding more corn starch (like 2x normal amount) will result a more tenderized chicken with same amount of marination time? So far I used baking soda method for marination, so then basically have to wash it to remove aftertaste, basically doubling the amount of work time.

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  2 месяца назад

      Doubling the cornstarch won’t make it more tender. It will make the chicken more sticky when you saute it (more crispy if you fry it). I don’t use baking soda in chicken because I feel like the minor difference in texture doesn’t not justify for the extra time/effort and aftertaste. If you try this, please let me know how it turns out. 😊

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  2 месяца назад

      Doubling the cornstarch won’t make it more tender. It will make the chicken more sticky if you saute it (or crispy if you fry). I don’t use baking soda in chicken because I feel like the minor difference in texture doesn’t not justify for the extra time/effort and aftertaste. If you try this, please let me know how it turns out. 😊

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  2 месяца назад

      Doubling the cornstarch won’t make it more tender. It will make the chicken more sticky if you saute it (or crispy if you fry). I don’t use baking soda in chicken because I feel like the minor difference in texture doesn’t not justify for the extra time/effort and aftertaste. If you try this, please let me know how it turns out. 😊

    • @crozraven
      @crozraven 2 месяца назад

      @@eliasfamilykitchen4588 thank you for your reply. I'll keep that in mind.

  • @JustMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    @JustMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 месяца назад

    Can you omit the corn starch?

  • @tasneemishaqi2704
    @tasneemishaqi2704 28 дней назад

    All three types of cooking was done after marination with salt, water, oil and cornstarch?
    Please clarify

  • @noochnhealthaura
    @noochnhealthaura 2 месяца назад

    Do you rinse the chicken before you boil it?

  • @scruffyo4460
    @scruffyo4460 3 месяца назад

    Does this work with beef and pork too?

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  3 месяца назад

      Please use this method for beef and pork: The RIGHT way to tenderize beef with baking soda
      ruclips.net/video/lgQcJURiN6M/видео.html. 😊

  • @stellathesella
    @stellathesella 12 дней назад

    Can I use the velveting process using cornstarch with whole chicken breasts that I am going to marinate and then grill?

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  7 дней назад

      I wouldn’t recommend this for whole chicken breasts. This works best on smaller pieces of meat.

  • @ms-jl6dl
    @ms-jl6dl 26 дней назад

    For keto lovers a version without corn starch would be nice. Or can you get a good result without it?

  • @geekswithfeet9137
    @geekswithfeet9137 3 месяца назад +1

    Still would have been better with bicarb, just saying, the stuff works, it’s a fact

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  3 месяца назад

      I use sodium bicarbonate to tenderize beef. 😊 ruclips.net/video/lgQcJURiN6M/видео.htmlsi=8graX7TOsDJHmPR_

  • @Red_Ryan_Red
    @Red_Ryan_Red 3 месяца назад +1

    I just tried to a velvet chicken with baking soda… I screwed up completely, it was nasty lol.

    • @eliasfamilykitchen4588
      @eliasfamilykitchen4588  3 месяца назад

      Sorry to hear that. If you try this, let me know how it turns out. 😊

    • @just_ben1951
      @just_ben1951 3 месяца назад

      A small amount is used to tenderize beef. No need to tenderize chicken.

  • @ToniWongCIM
    @ToniWongCIM 5 месяцев назад

    Not using the velveting technique is ok.. using cornstarch as an alternative when cooking will make it not only soft but script depending how you cook.

    • @donnaconnor2971
      @donnaconnor2971 5 месяцев назад

      Was the boiled chicken velveted first.

    • @user-vs1qy5tl5p
      @user-vs1qy5tl5p 5 месяцев назад +5

      Sorry. . .but what do you mean by script?

  • @benjaminmogha
    @benjaminmogha Месяц назад

    I hope you stop using seed oils

  • @BlythPer-co1ug
    @BlythPer-co1ug 17 дней назад +1

    Your face is bigger than your body.

  • @robertkattner1997
    @robertkattner1997 Месяц назад

    Baking soda for red meat, not chicken. Get your facts straight!

  • @davidconnor68
    @davidconnor68 8 дней назад

    What kind of oil as you using???