BRAISED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND CHESTNUTS
Gish Jen, the author of "Mona in the Promised Land," shared this recipe with The Times in the late 1990s. Growing up in Scarsdale, N.Y., she was "suspicious" of her mother's cooking. "I mean, I never ate the kind of Chinese food they serve in restaurants." But she came to love her mother's family-style Shanghai cooking. This dish, Peace and Safety In All Seasons, is part of her family's traditional Chinese New Year feast along with Step-by-Step Higher (rice and cabbage), Yearly Surplus (fried sea bass) and High Achievement (pork and hard-boiled eggs). To derive the maximum benefit from the feast, the author said, you have to eat absolutely everything - the sweet and the sour.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 5h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using dried chestnuts, soften for 4 hours in warm water and then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, cool and set aside. If using frozen, blanch for 3 minutes, drain, cool and set aside.
- In a wok or heavy-bottomed casserole, warm the oil over high heat. When sizzling, add the ginger and scallions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and stir to make sure that each piece is cooked until consistently golden.
- Add the soy sauce, the sherry, the sugar, and the salt and toss chicken pieces to coat evenly, for 2 minutes. Add the water, the star anise and the softened chestnuts. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 919 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mpho Ndaba
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Momina Mehmood
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out so tender and juicy. I also love the addition of ginger and chestnuts, which give the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
Tayab Tariq
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.
NICOLE KASS
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
fuzzy glitch
[email protected]Yum! This dish was so good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mf Sakin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mj jahan
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Lakshika Krishnakumar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out so tender and juicy. I also love the addition of ginger and chestnuts, which give the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
Jeanette Maxwell
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy braised chicken dish.
Tillie-Blu Williams
[email protected]My family really enjoyed this dish! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the ginger and chestnuts gave it a unique and delicious taste. I will definitely be making this again.