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Pick Up Stix House Special Chicken Recipe

Pick Up Stix House Special Chicken Recipe

This Pick Up Stix House Special Chicken Recipe is a delicious copycat of the popular restaurant favorite made with crispy chicken pieces tossed in a savory garlic, ginger, soy, and white wine sauce with green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * **1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces**
  • * **½ cup cornstarch**
  • * **¼ cup vegetable oil**
  • * **4 cloves garlic minced**
  • * **1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced**
  • * **4 green onions sliced**
  • * **⅓ cup soy sauce**
  • * **¼ cup dry white wine**
  • * **½ cup chicken broth**
  • * **2 tablespoons brown sugar**
  • * **1 teaspoon sesame oil**
  • * **1 tablespoon cornstarch**
  • * **2 tablespoons water**
  • * **1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional**

Equipment

  • Large wok
  • skilletMixing
  • bowlsMeasuring cups
  • spoonsWhiskTongs
  • KnifeCutting board

Method
 

Step 1: Coat the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry and toss it with the cornstarch until every piece is evenly coated.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same pan, sauté the garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Finish the Sauce
  1. Add the soy sauce, white wine, chicken broth, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and water, then whisk it into the sauce until it thickens.
Step 5: Toss and Serve
  1. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until fully coated in the glossy sauce. Garnish with

Notes

This Pick Up Stix House Special Chicken Recipe tastes savory, garlicky, slightly sweet, and rich with hints of ginger and white wine.
The glossy sauce coats every piece of chicken beautifully for a satisfying restaurant-style meal.