CHINESE COLD BOILED CHICKEN
This is an easy dish, put together in minutes and abandon for an hour on a low flame. If you do it in the morning, it will be ready for lunch. But it can also be cooked a day ahead. Its flavors deepen with a night in the fridge. The recipe in three sentences: Season the thighs with salt and pepper, ginger, star anise and scallions, cover with water and simmer slowly. Remove the chicken, reduce the cooking liquid, then pour it back over the meat. Wait until it's well chilled. To serve, sprinkle the ice-cold jelly-clad chicken with sesame oil, scallions, cilantro and jalapeño slices. Give it a squeeze of lime. If you want something extra, add cucumber, avocado and crisp lettuce leaves. Or take off the skin, shred the chicken and have it with cold noodles.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the thighs generously with salt and pepper. Put them in a pot and barely cover with cold water. Add the ginger, garlic, star anise and the two whole scallions. Bring to a gentle boil and skim any rising foam. Turn the heat to very low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour.
- Transfer the thighs to a bowl to cool. Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid. Over high heat, reduce the liquid by half, about 10 minutes, then strain it over the thighs. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- To serve, arrange the chicken on a platter, leaving some of the jellied broth clinging to the thighs. (Alternatively, the skin may be removed and discarded, and the meat pulled from the bone and shredded.) Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with slivered scallions, cilantro and, if you like, jalapeño slices. Drizzle with sesame oil and surround with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Tasadaq Abbas
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Martha Rose
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.
Akinola Bola
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve this dish with rice and vegetables.
Meghan Percy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Yackowpoi Yasirhilowle
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
RPG GAMING
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.
Abdullah Panerchara
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve this dish with rice and vegetables.
Nkosana Tshabalala
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Kuzu Charles
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulrazak Suleiman
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.
Prova Nahida
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Americo marcelino luis
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Alayna Jade Woollett
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe!
Deebas Chhetri
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the sesame seeds.
Katelyn Marks
[email protected]This dish was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were amazing. The chicken was so tender and moist, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Dushan kumarage
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I served it with the cucumber sauce, and it was a hit with my family.
Brandy Lutz
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.