CHICKENS STEWED WITH CHESTNUTS

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This is a real Cantonese comfort food. The chestnut gives it a very nice sweet flavour to the dish. It is worth the little bit of prep effort.

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken, chopped to bite size
1 lb raw chestnuts, shelled but leaving the skin on
10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
10 slices young ginger, thin
1/4 cup dark soya sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups water (HOT)
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Rub 2 teaspoon of the dark soya sauce all over the chicken, and leave it to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Boil 11 cups of water in a pot, and add the chestnuts and boil for 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
  • Drain and rinse in tap water.
  • This makes the skin easier to remove.
  • Ease off chestnut skins with the tip of a knife.
  • Heat oil in a wok till smoking, stif fry the garlic and ginger, till aromatic.
  • About 1/2 minute.
  • Add chicken and stir fry for 7 minutes or till the chicken changes to white in colour.
  • Add remaining soya sauce, oyster sauce and sugar.
  • Stir fry for a while before adding the HOT water.
  • Stir well (to ensure it is well mixed) and bring to boil.
  • Add the peeled chestnuts, and stew covered on MEDIUM HEAT for about 45 minutes.
  • Till the gravy is thick and the chicken is tender.
  • NOTE 1: Do stir this dish several times, to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Chicken is ready to be served.
  • NOTE 2: If you have difficulty finding raw chestnut, you can substitute it with 10 Chinese mushroom, soaked in water to soften first.
  • NOTE 3: After the chestnuts have been added, and you have stired for 10 minutes to ensure the chicken is well coated, you can put this dish into your crock pot, and leave it on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • The meal is ready for you to eat with rice when you return home from work.

Morongwe Cindy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ali Gomez
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This is a great recipe for a comforting and hearty meal. The chicken and chestnuts are a perfect combination, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Ahmad Sheikh Ahmad Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chestnuts added a delicious flavor and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely make this again.


Michelle Jimenez
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken and chestnuts are a luxurious combination, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Camren Ostby
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the chestnuts add a delicious nutty flavor. I always serve it with rice and it's always a hit.


Mian Shakeel
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and chestnuts cook quickly, and the sauce is simple to make. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Lucas Maia
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I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely make this again.


Hidayat Hidayat
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the chestnuts added a unique and delicious flavor.


Prodip Babu
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This is a great recipe for a comforting and hearty meal. The chicken and chestnuts are a perfect combination, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Najeeb Sahil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the chestnuts were soft and tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


Maythuenyein Naing
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the chestnuts added a delicious nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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