Best 4 Braised Chicken With Smoked Ham Chestnuts And Ginger Recipes
Braised chicken with smoked ham, chestnuts, and ginger is a delectable dish bursting with complex flavors and aromas. This tantalizing creation offers a harmonious blend of tender chicken, smoky ham, nutty chestnuts, and a hint of ginger's warmth, making it a culinary delight that will impress any palate. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the secrets to achieving perfectly braised chicken infused with the essence of smoked ham, complemented by the sweet and earthy notes of chestnuts and a touch of ginger's piquant charm. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
VIETNAMESE GINGER CHICKEN (GA KHO GUNG)
Vietnamese braised ginger chicken or Ga Kho Gung, is a simple dish of bite-size pieces of chicken, braised and caramelized in a clay pot with ginger, garlic, shallots and fish sauce. Vietnamese comfort food for those who absolutely loves ginger.
Provided by Vicky Pham
Categories side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Marinate chicken with chicken bouillon powder, sugar, salt, and fish sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Make the caramel sauce: To a large skillet with a lid, add sugar and oil. Evenly disperse water and sugar by giving it a gentle shake. Heat on medium-high and wait until sugar melts and caramelizes to a dark amber color. Add ginger, garlic and shallots and pan-fry until fragrant. Add marinated chicken and all its marinade liquid. Toss chicken with caramel sauce to get a nice brown color.
- Cover skillet with a lid for 10 minutes and reduce heat to a low simmer. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with ground black pepper, green onions/cilantro, and red chilies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 6, Carbohydrate 9, Sugar 7, Protein 25, Sodium 1363, Cholesterol 98
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SMOKED HAM, CHESTNUTS, AND GINGER
Ginger and Shaoxing rice wine give a deep, round intensity to chicken, turning it into something sumptuous. The salty savor of country ham and chewy, dense chestnuts help make each forkful a hit.
Provided by Andrea Reusing
Categories Chicken Ginger Braise Marinate Dinner Lunar New Year Ham Chestnut Party Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Marinate chicken 1 day ahead:
- Bring water to a simmer in a small saucepan, then stir in mushrooms and simmer 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then strain through a sieve into a large bowl. Discard stems, then chill mushroom caps, covered, until ready to braise chicken. Stir remaining marinade ingredients into mushroom liquid, then add chicken and marinate, chilled, stirring occasionally, 1 day.
- Brown chicken in 3 batches and make sauce:
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry (discard marinade).
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Just before browning each batch of chicken, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Brown, skin side down first, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet, then reduce heat to medium-low and sauté ginger, stirring, 1 minute (do not brown). Add white wine and Shaoxing and boil until reduced by three fourths, about 5 minutes. Add broth, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, soy sauce, white pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons kosher salt and bring to a simmer.
- Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk into sauce, then boil 1 minute.
- Braise chicken:
- Transfer chicken, skin side up, to a 6-to 8-quart heavy pot (place white meat on top). Add sauce, chestnuts, and reserved mushroom caps. Gently simmer, covered, until chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes.
- Cut breasts in half and return to pot. Add ham. Gently simmer 3 minutes more.
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND CHESTNUTS
Gish Jen, the author of "Mona in the Promised Land," shared this recipe with The Times in the late 1990s. Growing up in Scarsdale, N.Y., she was "suspicious" of her mother's cooking. "I mean, I never ate the kind of Chinese food they serve in restaurants." But she came to love her mother's family-style Shanghai cooking. This dish, Peace and Safety In All Seasons, is part of her family's traditional Chinese New Year feast along with Step-by-Step Higher (rice and cabbage), Yearly Surplus (fried sea bass) and High Achievement (pork and hard-boiled eggs). To derive the maximum benefit from the feast, the author said, you have to eat absolutely everything - the sweet and the sour.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 5h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using dried chestnuts, soften for 4 hours in warm water and then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, cool and set aside. If using frozen, blanch for 3 minutes, drain, cool and set aside.
- In a wok or heavy-bottomed casserole, warm the oil over high heat. When sizzling, add the ginger and scallions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and stir to make sure that each piece is cooked until consistently golden.
- Add the soy sauce, the sherry, the sugar, and the salt and toss chicken pieces to coat evenly, for 2 minutes. Add the water, the star anise and the softened chestnuts. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 919 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRAISED CHESTNUT CHICKEN
Steps:
- Put mushrooms in a bowl, and cover with boiling water. Pour 1/16 inch of oil in a large deep skillet or casserole, preferably nonstick, and place over medium heat. Cut an "X" in flat side of each chestnut, and add them to oil. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until skins loosen, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; when cool, peel.
- While chestnuts cool, drain all but about 2 tablespoons oil from skillet. With heat on medium, add scallions and ginger and cook, stirring once or twice, for about 30 seconds. Reserve about 1/2 cup of mushroom soaking liquid, then drain mushrooms and add to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Remove mixture with a slotted spoon, and reserve.
- Put chicken pieces in skillet skin-side down. Brown well on all sides, then add mushroom mixture to pan, along with soy sauce, mushroom-soaking liquid and chestnuts. Stir well, cover, and turn heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, adding water if mixture dries out; dish is done when chicken and chestnuts are tender and sauce is thickened slightly. Serve hot, with rice.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of breasts. Sear the chicken in a hot skillet before braising to create a crispy skin.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your braise. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, and fennel. You can also add herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic, and ginger.
- Use a good quality smoked ham. A smoky flavor will add depth to the braise. You can also use prosciutto or bacon.
- If you don't have chestnuts, you can use other nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts. Pecans are not a good choice, as they do not hold their shape well in a braise.
- Serve the braised chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve it with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Braised chicken with smoked ham, chestnuts, and ginger is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the ham is smoky and salty, and the chestnuts and ginger add a sweet and spicy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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