Chestnut Chicken Cubes

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.

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
400g

The aromatics

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carrots
200g
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potatoes
200g
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chestnuts
150g

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
20g (sliced)
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cinnamon
1 piece
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star anise
2 pieces
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bay leaves
1 leaf
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salt
to taste
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sugar
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
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;

2. Step 2

Step 2
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);

3. Step 3

Step 3
Set aside;

4. Step 4

Step 4
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;

5. Step 5

Step 5
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;

6. Step 6

Step 6
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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