Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes

March 17, 2025 38 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

620 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes

This hearty Chicken and Potato Stew is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender chicken legs are cubed and blanched with ginger and cooking wine for a rich depth of flavor, then stir-fried with aromatic scallions and optional dried chili peppers for a subtle kick. Paired with soft, savory potato cubes, the dish simmers in a savory blend of soy sauce and cooking wine, creating a thick, glossy sauce that coats every bite. The slow simmering ensures the chicken is juicy and the potatoes melt-in-your-mouth tender. Easy to prepare yet packed with homestyle goodness, this stew is a satisfying one-pan wonder that’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over rice or enjoy it on its own for a deliciously wholesome meal!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Prepare 2 chicken legs and 1 potato.
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Wash the chicken legs, cut them into 3cm cubes, and boil them in water with ginger slices and cooking wine for 2 minutes. Remove and drain.
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Wash and cut the potato into 3cm cubes, and drain.
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Heat oil in a pan, add ginger and scallions (and dried chili peppers if desired), and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the chicken cubes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the potato cubes and stir-fry briefly. Add soy sauce, cooking wine, and water (enough to cover the ingredients), and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 30-45 minutes. Remove the lid, add salt and sugar, and stir. Increase heat to high and reduce the sauce until thickened.
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The delicious chicken and potato stew is ready.
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