Indulge in the culinary delight of Velvet Chicken, a tantalizing dish that captivates taste buds with its tender texture and explosion of flavors. Originating from the vibrant streets of Sichuan, China, this iconic dish has gained worldwide recognition for its unique preparation technique that involves coating chicken in a velvety cornstarch slurry before stir-frying. Our curated collection of Velvet Chicken recipes takes you on a culinary journey, offering a range of options to suit every palate. From the classic Sichuan Velvet Chicken, which bursts with bold flavors and a hint of heat, to the milder and aromatic Hunan Velvet Chicken, each recipe promises a memorable dining experience. Embrace the versatility of Velvet Chicken as we guide you through variations that incorporate different cooking methods, such as deep-frying for a crispy exterior and pan-frying for a healthier alternative. Get ready to tantalize your senses with this delectable dish that combines the best of Chinese culinary traditions with modern cooking techniques.
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CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
My mother-in-law used to make this often when her son and I first married. It is simple, tasty, and quick to make.
Provided by SCHSmom
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into butter until mixture forms a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
- Whisk chicken broth, milk, and light cream into butter mixture; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cooked chicken. Return soup to a boil and cook until chicken is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 157.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
VELVET CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, AND GINGER-LEMON SAUCE
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl for sauce. Mix egg white, cold water, and cornstarch in medium bowl; mix in chicken. Let sauce and chicken stand 15 minutes.
- Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add oil and tilt to coat. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic; stir-fry until mushrooms are browned at edges, about 3 minutes. Add sauce; cook until sauce is reduced to glaze, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in spinach and toss 1 minute.
ORIGINAL AYRE'S TEAROOM CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
This recipe takes me back to my childhood in the 1950's when my mother and I would take an occasional shopping trip to Indianapolis (we lived in Anderson, IN) and have lunch in the Ayre's Tearoom. Too many memories to share here, but their Chicken Velvet Soup stands out. Cook's notes: "L.S. Ayres Tea Room Recipes &...
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Cream Soups
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot, combine butter and flour, blending well. Add warm milk, the pint of hot chicken stock and the warm cream.
- 2. When it begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until hot.
CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
I had this soup at a church dinner. I couldn't believe how tasty it was, for just having simple ingredients. This soup really hits the spot.
Provided by lisar
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add flour to melted butter; cook for 1 minute over medium high heat.
- Set aside.
- Combine milk, 1 pint of broth and the cream in a large pot.
- Heat but don't boil
- Add butter flour mixture and stir and cook until mixture thickens.
- Add remaining 1 quart broth, cooked chicken, salt and pepper.
- Heat but do not boil.
- Add some frozen green beans or grated carrot for color.
LEMON-CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
The lively flavor of lemon perks up this rich, brothy soup accented with sugar snap peas. "I enjoy this soup with a green salad, sourdough bread and a glass of white wine," writes Celeste Buckley from Redding, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the chicken, peas, parsley and lemon zest; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until chicken is heated through and peas are crisp-tender. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CHINESE VELVET CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP (YU MI JI TANG) RECIPE
Provided by á-708
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, mix the ground chicken, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add the chicken mixture to the stock, stirring to prevent the chicken from forming clumps. Bring to a boil and add the beaten eggs, stirring to combine. Add the corn and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serves 4 to 6.
CHINESE VELVET CHICKEN
Souffléed chicken served with sugar snap peas & mushrooms over rice. I first found this recipe in 1985 in an old used cookbook (I think it was called Mrs. Wong's Chinese Cookbook). This recipe has been one of the most popular meals for my children and now my grandchildren. They are all grown up now, but they still call and ask for it.
Provided by shanel
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel and grate ginger.
- Finely mince garlic cloves.
- Mix ground chicken with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken stock.
- Lightly beat and gently fold in egg whites.
- Thinly slice mushrooms.
- Chop water chestnuts.
- Heat peanut oil in wok to frying temperature of 375°.
- Drop chicken mixture by rounded spoonful 5 or 6 at a time.
- You should taste test to be sure seasoning is to your liking.
- Finish frying chicken.
- Drain oil from wok.
- Stir fry snap peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts.
- Return chicken to wok.
- Add chili paste & soy sauce.
- Stir corn starch and chicken stock together.
- Pour into wok and toss to coat meat & vegetables; allow to thicken.
- Serve over white rice.
- Ground chicken, chili paste, mushroom soy sauce and fresh shiitaki mushrooms can all be found in Asian markets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.4, Fat 76.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 280.1, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 28.2
AYRES' CHICKEN VELVET SOUP
A favorite, silken, creamy soup that became the Tea Room's trademark. This soup is so thick and creamy, great on a cold day to warm you inside. Recipe Source: Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.
Provided by Julia Ferguson
Categories Cream Soups
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut up onion and celery and puree in food processor. Heat margarine to bubbling hot in a large, heavy saucepan. Add celery and onion puree, recude heat to medium and cook until throughly softened, but not browned. Add flour and stir together to form a smooth paste. Recude heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Slowly add chicken base and water, whipping constantly to ensure smoothness. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1 hour. Add half and half, blend well. Add chicken meat, salt and pepper to taste, simmer for 5 minutes more.
VELVET CHICKEN SATAYS WITH FRESH CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Bake Cocktail Party Low Fat Low Cal New Year's Eve Mint Curry Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For chutney:
- Process first 8 ingredients in blender until herbs are chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- For chicken:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate approximately 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Thread chicken onto skewers. Transfer to baking sheet. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Bake until chicken is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Arrange on platter and serve with chutney.
"VELVET CUCUMBER CHICKEN SOUP" ... BY NANCY
This soup is so nice and creamy, with a mellow cucumber taste. DELISHES!! Creamy,and no milk or cream was added. Carrots chopped very small can be added for color, if you like. But does not need it for taste. This recipe is so simple and tasty, I am sure you will want to make it often. A throw it in the pot.. and go shopping...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Soups
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Peel and finely chop the cukes .peel and chop onion.
- 2. Then I mince the onion and cucumbers together.
- 3. Put 1 can chicken broth in the crock-pot, along with 2 cans cream of chicken soup, and Add one can water. Mix well.
- 4. Add onions, cucumbers and black pepper to the crock-pot. needs no salt, there is plenty in the canned soup. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hrs. Or on high for 2-3 hours.
- 5. Add a cup of cooked chicken cut up very small, or 1 can of cooked chicken. see foto. 1/2 hour before serving soup.
- 6. I had home made whole wheat bread my son made. Nice and crunchy...yummy! or serve with your choice of buttered crackers.
- 7. Garnish with a couple cucumber slices, and sprinkle with parsley. A crock-pot recipe, I tweaked. And with my pictures. Also cucumbers from my garden. ** NOTE: Did you know hot soup in the summer will cool you?? When you sweat this is why. Your body will cool itself.. when you are overheated...with sweat!!.. Just saying!
VELVET CHICKEN BREAST WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Cooking chicken breasts can be tricky, especially the "skinless-boneless" kind. No matter if they are pan-fried or grilled, they are apt to be dry if left to cook even a minute too long. This recipe borrows a Chinese technique called velveting that guarantees a moist chicken breast. A simple marinade made with egg white and cornstarch is the solution. Usually the chicken is cut into strips or cubes, but small chicken breasts or cutlets can be prepared the same way for Western-style dishes. Here, an assertive mustard sauce pairs nicely with the tender meat. Serve with boiled potatoes and crisp watercress, or stir-fried spinach.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim chicken breasts to a uniform size, shape and thickness; they should be about 1/2 inch thick. (If using larger breasts, slice them into 1/2-inch-thick cutlets.) Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Velvet the chicken: In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy, then whisk in cornstarch until lump-free. Add chicken breasts and coat well with cornstarch mixture, then cover and marinate for 30 minutes. (Chicken may also be marinated several hours ahead and refrigerated.)
- Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, dried mustard, horseradish and crème fraîche. Set aside.
- Put butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lay chicken breasts in the pan and sauté very lightly for 30 seconds a side without browning. Remove breasts and blot on paper towels. Discard remaining oil and wipe pan.
- Return skillet to stove and add mustard and crème fraîche mixture and chicken broth. Whisk together to make a thin sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add breasts and simmer for 1 minute, then turn breasts over, cover pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and leave covered for 1 or 2 minutes more, until meat is firm to the touch.
- Transfer breasts to a warm platter. Bring sauce to a boil, add chopped thyme and reduce until slightly thickened. Spoon sauce over breasts, sprinkle with chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ORIGINAL AYRE'S TEAROOM CHICKEN VELVET SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-41955
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine butter and flour, blending well. Add warm milk, the pint of hot chicken stock and the warm cream. When it begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until hot.
VELVET CHICKEN
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
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.
Tips:
- To achieve the velvety smooth sauce, blend the ingredients until they are completely smooth and creamy, without any lumps.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Do not overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Serve the chicken immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of chicken breasts and thighs.
- If you don't have a blender, you can puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Velvet chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The velvety smooth sauce and tender chicken are sure to impress your guests. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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