Marinade the chicken for about ½ hour or overnight.
Heat the oil in a pot with a cover or a wok.
Fry the chopped ingredients till lightly brown.
Add in the preserved soy beans and fry till fragrant
Add in the chicken and stir fry till it colours.
Add in about 200ml of water – just enough to cover the chicken.*
Add in the cooking wine
Bring to the boil and simmer till the chicken is cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Check that the chicken is tender.
Adjust seasoning to taste and add more water if you prefer more sauce.
Thicken sauce with the cornflour mixture
Dish out, garnish and serve