Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

450 kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
22g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

This savory and aromatic Braised Chicken with Chestnuts is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken pieces with sweet chestnuts and a hint of spice from red peppers. The dish starts with stir-frying fragrant ginger and scallions, then browning the chicken to lock in flavor. A rich blend of Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and rock sugar creates a deeply umami base, while the chestnuts soak up the delicious braising sauce. Slow simmering ensures the chicken becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the chestnuts turn buttery soft. Finished with vibrant red peppers and a sprinkle of fresh scallions, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors—sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. Ideal for family dinners, it’s a hearty, flavorful meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Cut the Cleaned Clear Broth Chicken into pieces and prepare the scallions and ginger.
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Prepare the chestnuts and red peppers.
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Remove the outer shell of the chestnuts and then soak them in warm water to remove the inner skin.
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Cut the red peppers into pieces, slice the ginger, and chop the scallions into flowers.
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Heat a wok with oil and stir-fry the ginger and scallions until fragrant.
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Then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry.
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Pour in the Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce, and add the rock sugar.
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Stir-fry until the chicken pieces are lightly browned and the liquid is almost dry, emitting a fragrant aroma.
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Add water to cover the chicken pieces, and pour in the braising sauce.
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Add the chestnuts, sprinkle with salt, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid to simmer (stir-fry 2-3 times during the process).
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When the liquid is almost dry, add the red peppers and stir-fry, then continue to simmer for a while.
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Simmer until the chestnuts and chicken pieces are tender and the sauce is thick, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve.
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