RED COOKED CHICKEN

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From LHJ, March 1991. Red cooking is a Chinese method of stewing with soy sauce and spices to give a deep red-brown colour.

Provided by TempR

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken thighs, quarters or
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (2 lb.)
water
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
12 slices peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons green onions, minced
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove.
  • Discard fat.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups water with next 6 ingredients.
  • Add chicken. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken with slotted spoon to platter; cover and keep warm.
  • Skim and discard fat from sauce.
  • Return skillet to heat; bring to a boil.
  • Blend cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in bowl.
  • Add to boiling sauce, whisking until thickened.
  • Stir in sesame oil.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onion and serve with rice.

Bahjo Geesdiir
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This dish is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Sedick Cornelius
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I've tried several red-cooked chicken recipes and this one is by far the best. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Steve Armstrong
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This is my go-to recipe for red-cooked chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Saed Fatah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Matovu Dan
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Jafta Jafta
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Christha Barnard
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bobby Bobino
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Landon Brock
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ray Trimble
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Maxamed xasan
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This red-cooked chicken dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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