Best Chinese Braised Chicken And Chestnuts Recipes

CHINESE BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CHESTNUTS

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Traditionally, the chicken pieces are cut into bite size pieces; however, if you prefer to leave them whole, extend the cooking time.

Provided by Jeanette

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds chicken parts (I used chicken thighs on the bone)
4 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (divided)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 scallions (cut into 2 inch lengths)
5 slices ginger (the size of quarters, peeled)
1 cup fresh chestnuts (or defrosted frozen ones)
8 shitake mushrooms (rehydrated in water (reserve soaking liquid), stems removed, halved)
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons honey
1 star anise
1 cup shitake mushroom soaking liquid

Steps:

Chop chicken parts into small pieces if you like (1 1/2" pieces). Marinate chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large pan and add scallions and ginger; saute a few minutes until fragrant. Place chicken pieces in pan in a single layer. Brown on one side, then turn over all the pieces and brown the other side. Add remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry, honey, star anise, rehydrated shitake mushrooms, and shitake mushroom soaking liquid. Mix sauce and chicken well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covered. Add chestnuts and toss gently. Cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 573 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE BRAISED CHICKEN AND CHESTNUTS

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From one of my Chinese cookbooks. It's in Chinese, so some measurements are a little general. It's pretty simple, and what can be better than chicken and ginger on a cold day?

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 chicken, cut into chunks
300 g chestnuts
2 stalks green onions
2 slices ginger (1/4" each)
2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese white rice wine
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

Boil chestnuts, remove skins.
Saute onions and ginger in oil, add chicken.
Add soy sauce, salt, sugar, wine and water, braise over medium heat till half done (about 15 minutes).
Add chestnuts, continue to braise until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.6, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 2007.1, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 47.9

RED-COOKED CHICKEN WITH CHESTNUTS

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The combination of tender chicken and sweet chestnuts makes for classic Chinese comfort food.

Provided by Kian Lam Kho

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1½ pounds broiler chicken parts, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
8 ounces peeled fresh chestnuts (from 12 ounces in the shell), or 3 ounces dried chestnuts, rehydrated (see note)
¼ cup Shaoxing cooking wine
1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 (1-inch-long) piece of fresh ginger
1 tsp. sugar

Steps:

Put the chicken in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover the meat completely. Bring the water to a boil and parboil the chicken over medium heat for about 10 minutes, continuously skimming off any scum that forms on the surface. Drain the meat thoroughly.
Put the chicken, chestnuts, 1½ cups water, wine, both soy sauces, ginger, and sugar in a large clay pot or Dutch oven with a cover. (Alternatively, this dish can be cooked in a slow cooker.) Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer the chicken, covered, for 45 minutes or until the meat is tender when pierced with a knife. During that time, replenish the liquid as needed to prevent scorching.