Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) white pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
- 1 cup (150g) bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup (75g) water chestnuts, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) bamboo shoots, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp (15ml) cornstarch (corn flour)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) water
- 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) oyster sauce (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) white pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water + 1 tbsp (7.5g) cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions:
- Combine diced chicken with soy sauce, ginger, and white pepper. Let it sit while you prep the other ingredients (at least 10 minutes).
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet. Sauté the chopped onion until softened. Add bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Cook until slightly softened. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked chicken and vegetables into the egg mixture.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 of the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute (roux). Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- Place Fu Yung Chicken omelettes on plates. Spoon gravy over each omelette. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.