Braised Chicken with Lotus Root

Name: Braised Chicken with Lotus Root
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken legs with bones; bell peppers; lotus root; scallions; garlic; beer; rock sugar; chicken powder

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

480 kcal

Calories

35g

Protein

32g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

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This savory beer-braised chicken with lotus root and bell peppers is a flavorful twist on a classic stir-fry. Tender bone-in chicken legs are marinated in a mix of cooking wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The dish gets its rich depth from a fragrant base of scallions and garlic, while lotus root adds a satisfying crunch. Simmered in beer for a tender, umami-packed finish, the chicken absorbs the malty sweetness balanced by rock sugar and a touch of dark soy sauce. Vibrant bell peppers add freshness just before serving, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare yet deeply aromatic, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty, comforting stir-fries with an irresistible sauce.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

chicken legs with bones

chicken legs with bones [400g]

Secondary Ingredients

bell peppers

bell peppers [2 medium (200g)]
lotus root

lotus root [1 medium (300g)]

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1

Cut the chicken legs with bones into small pieces, slice the bell peppers, and peel and cut the lotus root into blocks.

Step 2

Marinate the chicken pieces with cooking wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce for half an hour.

Step 3

Heat a wok with a bit more oil than usual.

Step 4

Add the marinated chicken pieces and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.

Step 5

Remove the fried chicken pieces and set aside.

Step 6

Leave some oil in the wok, add scallion segments and garlic slices, and stir-fry until slightly yellow.

Step 7

Add the fried chicken pieces and lotus root, and stir-fry evenly.

Step 8

Pour in beer to cover the chicken completely.

Step 9

Add a small amount of dark soy sauce, salt, a few pieces of rock sugar, and a pinch of chicken powder to season.

Step 10

Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, then add bell pepper slices and stir-fry evenly before serving.

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