Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes
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Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Chicken Legs with Potatoes

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 2 pieces (about 500g)
  • potato 1 medium (about 300g)
The aromatics
  • ginger 5g (sliced)
  • scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
  • dried chili peppers 2 pieces (optional)
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking oil 2 tablespoons
  • cooking wine 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 2 tablespoons
  • salt 1/2 teaspoon
  • sugar 1/2 teaspoon

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare 2 chicken legs and 1 potato.
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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.
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Step 3
Step 3
Wash and cut the potato into 3cm cubes, and drain.
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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.
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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.
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Step 6
Step 6
The delicious chicken and potato stew is ready.

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