Chestnut Chicken Cubes

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

400 kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
35g
Carbohydrates
22g
Fat
Chestnut Chicken Cubes

This savory and comforting Chicken Legs with Chestnuts and Potatoes recipe is a hearty dish bursting with rich flavors and tender textures. Succulent chicken legs are stir-fried with aromatic ginger, then combined with sweet carrots, soft potatoes, and nutty chestnuts for a satisfying bite. The secret to the dish’s depth lies in the slow simmering with warm spices—cinnamon, star anise, and bay leaves—infusing every bite with fragrant warmth. A touch of soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine balances the flavors, while the potatoes are pre-fried for an irresistibly soft and flavorful texture. Perfect for family dinners, this one-pan wonder is easy to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality taste. The final sprinkle of chicken essence enhances the umami richness, making this dish a must-try for anyone craving a cozy, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Wash the chicken legs clean and cut them into small pieces, peel the carrots and potatoes and cut them into blocks, peel the chestnuts and set aside;
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Heat a pan with a little more oil, put the cut potatoes in and stir-fry until the surface is tightened (this step can make the potatoes soft and taste better);
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Set aside;
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Heat the remaining oil after stir-frying the potatoes, add a few slices of ginger and chicken leg pieces and stir-fry, then add the carrots and continue to stir-fry; add the potatoes and chestnuts and stir-fry together;
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Pour in 2 bowls of water just to cover the chicken legs and chestnuts, add cinnamon, star anise, and bay leaves, adjust with a little salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, cooking wine, and soy sauce;
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Cook over low heat until the soup is dry, then add a little chicken essence to freshen it up, and it’s ready.
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