BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SMOKED HAM, CHESTNUTS, AND GINGER
Ginger and Shaoxing rice wine give a deep, round intensity to chicken, turning it into something sumptuous. The salty savor of country ham and chewy, dense chestnuts help make each forkful a hit.
Provided by Andrea Reusing
Categories Chicken Ginger Braise Marinate Dinner Lunar New Year Ham Chestnut Party Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Marinate chicken 1 day ahead:
- Bring water to a simmer in a small saucepan, then stir in mushrooms and simmer 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then strain through a sieve into a large bowl. Discard stems, then chill mushroom caps, covered, until ready to braise chicken. Stir remaining marinade ingredients into mushroom liquid, then add chicken and marinate, chilled, stirring occasionally, 1 day.
- Brown chicken in 3 batches and make sauce:
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry (discard marinade).
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Just before browning each batch of chicken, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Brown, skin side down first, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet, then reduce heat to medium-low and sauté ginger, stirring, 1 minute (do not brown). Add white wine and Shaoxing and boil until reduced by three fourths, about 5 minutes. Add broth, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, soy sauce, white pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons kosher salt and bring to a simmer.
- Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk into sauce, then boil 1 minute.
- Braise chicken:
- Transfer chicken, skin side up, to a 6-to 8-quart heavy pot (place white meat on top). Add sauce, chestnuts, and reserved mushroom caps. Gently simmer, covered, until chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes.
- Cut breasts in half and return to pot. Add ham. Gently simmer 3 minutes more.
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Sm vidoestudio
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any chicken lover. The combination of flavors is amazing and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!
Freefire Boy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I always serve it over mashed potatoes and it's the perfect comfort food.
M Faiq
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests. I will definitely be making it again.
MR . Yahye Abdirahman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a success. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Johan Maritz
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always a hit. I love the way the flavors of the ham, chestnuts, and ginger come together.
lovely yt
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Mr.fred Mugisha
[email protected]This is one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Saiful Vai
[email protected]The combination of smoked ham, chestnuts, and ginger in this recipe is simply divine. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this dish!
Lazarus Ochiwu
[email protected]This braised chicken dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Bilal Tamer Ismail 5B
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend it!
Darnell Green
[email protected]This dish is pure comfort food. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. Definitely a keeper!
Syed Raza
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone went back for seconds. Highly recommend!
Eshaal Nabeel
[email protected]This braised chicken dish is a symphony of flavors! The combination of smoked ham, chestnuts, and ginger creates a rich and savory sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. I especially love the addition of chestnuts, which add a delightfu