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
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Lucia Mondragon
[email protected]This dish was so good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
COURAGE NEWTON
[email protected]I love this recipe! The ginger and chestnuts add a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. It's a dish that I always get compliments on when I make it.
Shams Awan
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm looking for a quick and easy meal. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.
Abdhul Majheed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.
nabin sah
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Asha Mohammed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The ginger and chestnuts really elevated the flavor of the chicken, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
KaeKae Harris
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The ginger and chestnuts added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Leah Norwood
[email protected]The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I loved the addition of ginger and chestnuts, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
Mohsan Sidhu
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I especially liked the addition of chestnuts, which added a nice texture and sweetness to the dish.
Tanvir Ahmed Sohel
[email protected]This braised chicken dish was absolutely delicious! The ginger and chestnuts added a unique and flavorful twist to the chicken, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.