VELVET CHICKEN

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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Poach     Quick & Easy     Anise     Clove     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     New Jersey

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3- to 31/2-lb) whole chicken
2 (14-oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth (3 1/2 cups)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup dark soy sauce* (see cooks' note, below)
1 cup Chinese rice wine* (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
1/4 cup coarsely crushed yellow rock sugar* (2 oz) or 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 bunch scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces
6 (1/4-inch-thick) round slices fresh ginger
4 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 whole cloves
2 whole star anise (1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 (2 1/2-inch) dried red chile
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan or black peppercorns
Accompaniment: cooked rice or noodles
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken, breast side down, and reduce heat to a simmer. (Chicken may not be completely covered with liquid.) Cook, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let chicken stand, covered, 30 minutes. Turn chicken over, then cover and let stand 15 minutes more. (Chicken will be cooked through.)
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board, reserving cooking liquid. Cut off drumsticks and thighs, then cut off wings, transferring pieces to a serving platter. (Chicken will release juices.) Separate breast (with rib cage) from back, discarding back.
  • Using a cleaver or other sharp large heavy knife, cut breast against grain through bone into 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Spoon some of warm poaching liquid over chicken and serve chicken warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Pour remaining poaching liquid through a sieve set into a bowl and serve additional poaching liquid as a sauce if desired, then reserve remaining liquid to use again.

Sima devi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Gaba Mothibi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Godstime Gloria
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Amjid Armani
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out lumpy. Other than that, the dish was good.


Iqrah Hussien
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful.


Zangejo Mc
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Just made this dish and it was a hit with my family! We loved the creamy sauce and tender chicken.


Yeasin ali Official
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Praise Nice
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It's easy to make, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser.


It’s Tasin Editz
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This dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the chicken was dry.


omes omar
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Rashik Rana
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of meat and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.


Farhat Bano
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This dish is a staple in my house. I make it at least once a month. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Alicia Keshick
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a fan of chicken, but it was surprisingly good! The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Alys Nicholls
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This was such an easy dish to make! The instructions were simple and easy to follow. The result was a delicious meal that the whole family loved.