Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chinese Chicken Parcels
Chinese Chicken Parcels is made with and skinless chicken tenders, cilantro, and light soy sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 17 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for marinating
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless and skinless chicken tenders (breasts, or thighs)
In the method: Lightly season the chicken with salt and white pepper.
white pepper
In the method: Lightly season the chicken with salt and white pepper.
chopped cilantro (or scallion, for garnish, optional)
In the method: Garnish the chicken with chopped cilantro or scallions and serve it with warm steamed rice.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 pounds (750g) boneless and skinless chicken tenders (breasts, or thighs)Ingredient note
Source: 1 pinch salt; authorized salt/pepper exception.Ingredient note
Source: 3 dashes white pepper; authorized salt/pepper exception.Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or scallion, for garnish, optional)Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons light soy sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 piece fresh ginger (peeled and cut into thin strips)Ingredient note
Source: 2 red chilies (seeded and finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 4 star anise (optional)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Chinese Chicken Parcels
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Garnish the chicken with chopped cilantro or scallions and serve it with warm steamed rice.
A little more help as you go
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Lightly season the chicken with salt and white pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Transfer all the parcels to the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Additional recipe notes
If you prefer, you can also use boneless and skinless chicken breast or thighs. Score each the meat a few times with a knife before marinating.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: rasamalaysia.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
