Braised Chicken with Chestnuts
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Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

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person 4 servings
Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

About This Recipe

This Chestnut Braised Chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with sweet, nutty chestnuts in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of chestnuts and the umami depth of Lee Kum Kee braising sauce, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors. The chicken is first browned to lock in juices, then simmered with scallions, ginger, and aromatic spices until fall-off-the-bone tender. The chestnuts absorb the delicious braising liquid, becoming melt-in-your-mouth soft. A splash of cooking wine enhances the dish’s complexity, while a touch of sugar and chicken bouillon rounds out the taste. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers deep, layered flavors with minimal effort. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Whether for a family meal or a special occasion, this hearty, aromatic braised chicken is sure to impress with its rustic charm and irresistible taste!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken 500g
  • chestnuts 200g
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 30g (sliced)
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking wine 2 tbsp
  • Lee Kum Kee braising sauce 3 tbsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • chicken bouillon 1 tsp
  • water 200ml

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Wash and clean the chicken, pat dry with paper towels, cut into pieces and set aside. Peel and open the chestnuts, set aside.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat oil in a cold wok, pour in the cut chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are browned.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add the chestnuts and continue stir-frying.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the scallions, ginger slices, and water, and cook until the ingredients are tender.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and Lee Kum Kee braising sauce, then add an appropriate amount of water, and season with salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon to taste. Continue cooking for about another half hour.
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Step 6
Step 6
Reduce the sauce and serve.
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Step 7
Step 7
The delicious chestnut braised chicken is now ready.

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