Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes

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!

38 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
2 pieces (about 500g)
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potato
1 medium (about 300g)

The aromatics

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ginger
5g (sliced)
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scallions
2 stalks (chopped)
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dried chili peppers
2 pieces (optional)

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking oil
2 tablespoons
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cooking wine
1 tablespoon
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soy sauce
2 tablespoons
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salt
1/2 teaspoon
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sugar
1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare 2 chicken legs and 1 potato.

2. Step 2

Step 2
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.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash and cut the potato into 3cm cubes, and drain.

4. Step 4

Step 4
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.

5. Step 5

Step 5
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.

6. Step 6

Step 6
The delicious chicken and potato stew is ready.

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