RED COOKED CHICKEN

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From LHJ, March 1991. Red cooking is a Chinese method of stewing with soy sauce and spices to give a deep red-brown colour.

Provided by TempR

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken thighs, quarters or
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (2 lb.)
water
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
12 slices peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons green onions, minced
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove.
  • Discard fat.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups water with next 6 ingredients.
  • Add chicken. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken with slotted spoon to platter; cover and keep warm.
  • Skim and discard fat from sauce.
  • Return skillet to heat; bring to a boil.
  • Blend cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in bowl.
  • Add to boiling sauce, whisking until thickened.
  • Stir in sesame oil.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onion and serve with rice.

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