HUNAN CHICKEN

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From Chinese Cookery a nice chicken dish that can be served either at room temperature or chilled. The cucumbers add a nice contrast to the spicy sauce. You can serve this over pasta or rice.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs chicken
10 cups boiling water
1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, shredded
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in a large saucepan of boiling water 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove, let cool. Remove bones. Shred chicken with a cleaver.
  • Combine with water chestnuts.
  • Mix ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, peel and halve cucumber; scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber halves in diagonal slices. Arrange on a platter with chicken mixture. Serve with Tossed Noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 27.2

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