SESAME BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SCALLIONS, DAIKON AND MUSHROOMS
On a search for a nontraditional take on chicken in a pot in 2012, Melissa Clark was hoping for something that avoided the flavors and "seasonings inherent in Continental cuisine" - white wine, leeks, bacon. She found an answer in this recipe, which relies on dry sherry, soy sauce and star-anise-infused sesame oil as its braising liquid. Daikon and shiitake mushrooms soak up the liquid and soften under its weight. Be sure to brown the bird, too. It won't crisp the skin, but it does add depth of flavor.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Trim the roots off the scallions. Separate the dark green tops from the bottoms.
- In a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallion bottoms, daikon, mushrooms and garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the ginger and cook 1 minute more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables to a platter.
- Pat chicken dry; season inside and out with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil to the Dutch oven. Brown chicken, turning, until the skin is well browned. Turn chicken breast-side up. Scatter the vegetables around the chicken. In a small bowl, whisk together the stock, sherry and soy sauce. Pour over the chicken. Drop in the star anise pods. Tightly cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Remove to a cutting board. Skim fat from the surface of the cooking liquid. Chop the scallion tops and stir in, with the vinegar. Carve chicken and serve, topped with vegetables and pot juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 817, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1477 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Lovette Hallowell
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Ahmmed sazzad
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.
Sky Fleers
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out lumpy.
Angel Tan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Sam Butcher
[email protected]I love the way the scallions add a pop of color and flavor to this dish.
Salman King007
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up.
Chris Hartness
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I loved this dish. It was flavorful and not too heavy.
Emily Swift
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Qamar Shabeer
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
PRINCE RENE
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing.
Mvelo Tshetshe
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sesame and scallions give it a nice Asian flair.
Mistry Jeram
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Jon Cowart
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved them in this dish. They were so tender and flavorful.
MAISA AKTER
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.
Hossain Mahmudul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
tegegn fayera
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Mr. Dustin Stanton
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.
JonY RaY
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex.
zainali jutt
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Muaviya
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.