CHINESE COLD BOILED CHICKEN
This is an easy dish, put together in minutes and abandon for an hour on a low flame. If you do it in the morning, it will be ready for lunch. But it can also be cooked a day ahead. Its flavors deepen with a night in the fridge. The recipe in three sentences: Season the thighs with salt and pepper, ginger, star anise and scallions, cover with water and simmer slowly. Remove the chicken, reduce the cooking liquid, then pour it back over the meat. Wait until it's well chilled. To serve, sprinkle the ice-cold jelly-clad chicken with sesame oil, scallions, cilantro and jalapeño slices. Give it a squeeze of lime. If you want something extra, add cucumber, avocado and crisp lettuce leaves. Or take off the skin, shred the chicken and have it with cold noodles.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the thighs generously with salt and pepper. Put them in a pot and barely cover with cold water. Add the ginger, garlic, star anise and the two whole scallions. Bring to a gentle boil and skim any rising foam. Turn the heat to very low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour.
- Transfer the thighs to a bowl to cool. Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid. Over high heat, reduce the liquid by half, about 10 minutes, then strain it over the thighs. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- To serve, arrange the chicken on a platter, leaving some of the jellied broth clinging to the thighs. (Alternatively, the skin may be removed and discarded, and the meat pulled from the bone and shredded.) Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with slivered scallions, cilantro and, if you like, jalapeño slices. Drizzle with sesame oil and surround with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Melissa Gous
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in no time, and the sauce is super easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Mutesasira
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish, too.
Purna Galden
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Zion Linsday
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ann Deneki
[email protected]This is the best cold boiled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and refreshing.
Rao Atish
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayush Gautam
[email protected]This is the best cold boiled chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Daniel Okon
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The chicken turned out perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes that I can make in a hurry. This chicken is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Martins Abraham
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Komellr Pola
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in no time, and the sauce is super easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Mainudin Ansari
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish, too.
Manage Chathuranga
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Gabe Sanchez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Salu Micado
[email protected]This is the best cold boiled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and refreshing.
Waseem Sami
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mummhad Imran
[email protected]This cold boiled chicken is the most tender and flavorful chicken I've ever had. The meat is so juicy and succulent, and the skin is perfectly smooth and gelatinous. I will definitely be making this again and again!