Ginger Chicken + 5 course Chinese Dinner Party Menu

Ginger Chicken
Ginger Chicken

If you are planning a Chinese dinner party,you are at the right place.I have here an interesting printable Chinese menu along with recipes you could use.

I know I am posting two Chinese dishes back to back (my last post was Chinese style potato) but the reason is,that I was planning a Chinese dinner meal combo.

Actually my sister-in-law who lives in the beautiful city of Roswell,Georgia suggested I post  5 course party menus from different cuisines with proper links to the recipes. It can be helpful, according to her, if someone is planning a theme party. It could save them some precious time. Here, I have to add that my sweet sis-in-law has been with me throughout my blogging journey,right from the start, giving me interesting suggestions and ideas.

When I looked up my Recipe Index, I discovered I had enough Chinese recipes to plan a complete dinner party (except the soup, which got accidentally deleted). So, I am starting with the Chinese dinner Party menu. Please find it after the Ginger Chicken recipe and do let me know  how you like the idea.

This post is dedicated to you Sis

Ginger chicken is one delicious dish which you find by default on the Chinese menu. Everyone has their own way of making it. This is how me and my family make it. It has lovely flavors in it and can be served with Chinese fried rice, noodles or even flat breads.

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Ginger Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 Chicken (pieces)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce

Marinate the chicken with all these ingredients and keep in fridge for at least an hour.

Second set of Ingredients:

  • 6-7 medium sized onions sliced fine and deep fried crisp
  • 4-5 medium sized tomatoes
  • 10 dry red chilies

Put all these in a food processor and grind them into a smooth paste. Add some water if necessary.

Third set of ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger pieces
  • 2 finely chopped green chilies
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 2-4 tbsp. oil 

In a wok, heat oil and saute these ingredients one by one. Add the marinated chicken and saute well on high heat, stirring all the while. Add the onion and tomato paste and saute again till oil separates.Add 2 cups of water.Cover lid and cook till chicken is cooked.

Serve hot.

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Printable Chinese dinner party menu idea you can try:

If you are planning to host a dinner party with a Chinese theme, do check out this menu. The recipes and links are after the menu card.

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Chinese Dinner Party Menu

Soups

Hot and Sour Tofu soup

Glass Noodle Soup

 

Welcome Drinks

Ice Apple Smoothie

Iced Fruity Green tea

 

Appetisers

Chicken Dimsums

Chinese style Potato

Kung Pao Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken balls

Main Course

Basket Noodles with Vegetables

Chicken fried Rice

Chinese Biryani

Ginger Chicken

Desserts

Fried Ice cream

Cocktail Pudding

Raspberry Delight

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Ice Apple Smoothie

Palm fruit /Ice Apple Milk Shake

Iced Green tea

While there is tea, there is hope. – Sir Arthur Pinero

Chicken Dimsums

Juicy Chicken Dumplings

 

 

 

Chinese Potato

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Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao chicken

Sweet and sour chicken balls

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Basket Noodles with vegetables

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Chicken fried Rice

Sweet and Sour Chicken balls

Chinese Biryani

Chinese Biryani

Ginger Chicken

Ginger Chicken

Fried Ice cream

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Cocktail Pudding

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Mango trifle

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You can get the recipes to soups by clicking the following links:

Hot and sour Tofu Soup

Chinese Glass Noodle Soup

Hope you have a nice time planning the party menu now.

Enjoy while I take all my dishes to awesome  Angie’s Fiesta Friday. Angie I hope you have enough place for all of them. Cohosting this week’s party are two gorgeous ladies  Juju @ cookingwithauntjuju and Amanda @ The Chunky Chef

 

57 Comments Add yours

  1. This is an amazing idea! I love the idea of a multi course Chinese dinner, and this ginger chicken looks delicious!

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you Julie ☺ I am so glad you found it interesting.

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  2. You have quite a collection of Chinese recipes – I will have to spend more time looking through them all. I use to do dinner parties like this but now my life is a tad bit simpler. Happy Fiesta Friday 🙂

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you dear Judi ☺ You are an awesome host. Happy FF to you too 🌹🌹

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  3. Lili says:

    Hurray!!! A Chinese feast! 🙂 Yum yum! Really love Ginger Chicken too… thanks for sharing all this food! 🙂

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    1. skd says:

      Haha😊Thanks Lili for liking it 👍

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      1. Lili says:

        You’re welcome! 🙂

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  4. Loretta says:

    It’s been a while since I’ve cooked Chinese, and your menu is certainly giving me loads of ideas and options 🙂

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    1. skd says:

      Thanks Loretta ☺ Would love to see all those ideas too

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  5. Wow! What a feast! Fried ice cream????

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    1. skd says:

      I had it once at a Chinese restaurant and tried making it at home. It turns out very well. I have not seen Chinese making many desserts.

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      1. I guess it follows the idea of baked Alaska?

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      2. skd says:

        Yeah probably. Though this involves deep frying a scoop of icecream. We have to be very quick with this one.

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      3. And eat it quickly I should think!!

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      4. skd says:

        Haha true☺

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  6. fazal says:

    WOW
    I never miss ordering zinzer chicken whenever I dine on chinese restaurant
    I will ask my daughter in law to try SKD recipe.My wife is more acquainted with mighalai dishes

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    1. skd says:

      Wow! You have talented people at home😉

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  7. MB Einerson says:

    Awesome! I’ll keep these in mind for next years Chinese New Year party.

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you so much ☺

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  8. Lina says:

    Its a really awesome idea..thank you so much fr the recipes….ginger chicken looks awesome BTW!!

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you dear Lina for the kind words ☺

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  9. muthahar says:

    I liked your party menu especially Ginger Chicken thank you for sharing with us Skd

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you so much ☺ I remember you once said it is your sons favorite dish in a Chinese restaurant. 🍗🍗🍗🍗

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  10. natasha says:

    Looks very temptint

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you Natasha ☺

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  11. Lily Lau says:

    Mouth watering so much right now… 😀

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    1. skd says:

      Wish I could beam it up to you ☺

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  12. Jhuls says:

    Hmm, this smells so gooood! I want some with with rice, please? 😀

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    1. skd says:

      One plate coming right away with steaming hot rice just for you dear friend 🍚🍜🍲🍗

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  13. Emma says:

    This looks absolutely delicious!

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you dear Emma☺

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  14. nancyc says:

    This sounds like a wonderful dinner! All the seasonings and flavors sound so good!

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    1. skd says:

      This chicken is regularly made in our family get togethers. Works wonderfully with rice as well as breads ☺Thank you for liking it dear

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  15. marsay786 says:

    Wow…fantastic🌟🌟🌟🌟👌

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you ☺

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  16. petra08 says:

    Your chicken looks amazing, I love ginger. I have only done small Chinese banquets before, your tofu soup sounds delicious! 🙂

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you Petra. This combination of spices and ingredients makes the chicken very flavorful. the soups are not my own. I just posted links to complete the menu. All the other recipes in the menu are from my blog ☺

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  17. Looks like a lot of work, but the results make it worth it. Nice images and recipes. Thanks.

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you so much ☺ These recipes were done in a course of time. But we do have a lot of parties in our family because my inlaws are quite fun loving people and love to get together for every occasion. So each one of us needs menu ideas for 4 or 5 course dinners.

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  18. sewloveable says:

    This post was full of never-ending deliciousness!!!!

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    1. skd says:

      Aww…thank you 😊

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  19. LFFL says:

    Where do you find ginger garlic paste?

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    1. skd says:

      It should be available in all Asian or Indian stores . You could also buy them separately. 👍

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  20. mypinchofyum says:

    What a lovely spread. You are just too good dear. I also want to thank you for visiting my blog and liking almost everything in there. It makes me feel so encouraging. Thank you.

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you so much. I am glad I discovered your delicious blog. 👍

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  21. This is a FABULOUS idea! (Yay- sister in law!!) I think that menu planning can be overwhelming- and SO time consuming. Lovely menu too! 🙂

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    1. skd says:

      When ever we plan to host a party at home, I spend one whole day just deciding the cuisine and the menu. I always wish someone can do that part for me. Once the menu is planned the grocery shopping and mise en place dont look cumbersome . Actually I was looking for making menus from different cuisines .Thank you for the kind words Josette 💕

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  22. OMG, SKD! I love dishes like this with bowl of rice. The party menu is fabulous too!

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you dear Fae☺

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  23. I love ginger and I love this recipe, thanks SKD.

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you Jess for the appreciation 👍

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  24. Frances 🌺 says:

    What an amazing feast of food!

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    1. skd says:

      Thank you so much Frances☺

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  25. dtills says:

    HI, the ginger chicken recipe looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog and taking a look!

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    1. skd says:

      It was my pleasure to visit your wonderful blog. Thank you for liking the recipe. Have a wonderful weekend 🌻

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