CHICKENS STEWED WITH CHESTNUTS
This is a real Cantonese comfort food. The chestnut gives it a very nice sweet flavour to the dish. It is worth the little bit of prep effort.
Provided by KitchenManiac
Categories Stew
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub 2 teaspoon of the dark soya sauce all over the chicken, and leave it to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Boil 11 cups of water in a pot, and add the chestnuts and boil for 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
- Drain and rinse in tap water.
- This makes the skin easier to remove.
- Ease off chestnut skins with the tip of a knife.
- Heat oil in a wok till smoking, stif fry the garlic and ginger, till aromatic.
- About 1/2 minute.
- Add chicken and stir fry for 7 minutes or till the chicken changes to white in colour.
- Add remaining soya sauce, oyster sauce and sugar.
- Stir fry for a while before adding the HOT water.
- Stir well (to ensure it is well mixed) and bring to boil.
- Add the peeled chestnuts, and stew covered on MEDIUM HEAT for about 45 minutes.
- Till the gravy is thick and the chicken is tender.
- NOTE 1: Do stir this dish several times, to ensure it doesn't burn.
- Chicken is ready to be served.
- NOTE 2: If you have difficulty finding raw chestnut, you can substitute it with 10 Chinese mushroom, soaked in water to soften first.
- NOTE 3: After the chestnuts have been added, and you have stired for 10 minutes to ensure the chicken is well coated, you can put this dish into your crock pot, and leave it on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- The meal is ready for you to eat with rice when you return home from work.
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Soare Catalin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner, and this is a great way to turn them into a delicious meal.
Md Sohag Hossain
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Yared Haftom
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chestnuts were actually quite delicious, and they paired well with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Sultanur Rahman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chestnuts added a nice nutty flavor. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Clare Stevenson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through and the chestnuts were tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mohasin Yt
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Ellen Banda
[email protected]The chestnuts were a bit too crunchy for my taste, but otherwise this dish was delicious. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll cook the chestnuts for a little longer next time.
Imam Imad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of chicken and chestnuts. The sauce is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Surendra Budha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the chestnuts are a delicious addition. I usually serve it with rice or mashed potatoes.
Tatiana Souleymanova
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chestnuts added a unique and nutty flavor to the dish. I also loved the simplicity of the recipe - it was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of ingredients.