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Chicken With Pork

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This hearty one-pot dish combines tender chicken pieces with savory pork cubes, simmered in a robust sauce of soy, sherry, and garlic. The addition of cornstarch creates a luxurious, velvety glaze that coats every bite, while the chicken broth adds depth without heaviness. It is a comforting meal that balances salty, umami flavors with subtle acidity from vinegar. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want a satisfying, protein-rich dish that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying experience that brings warmth to any table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1533.4
Description
This hearty one-pot dish combines tender chicken pieces with savory pork cubes, simmered in a robust sauce of soy, sherry, and garlic. The addition of cornstarch creates a luxurious, velvety glaze that coats every bite, while the chicken broth adds depth without heaviness. It is a comforting meal that balances salty, umami flavors with subtle acidity from vinegar. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want a satisfying, protein-rich dish that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying experience that brings warmth to any table.
Ingredients
  • 12 Serving-pieces of chicken
  • 1/3 cups Soy sauce, mixed with 2 Tbs
  • 2 lbs Lean pork, cubed -cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 cups Chicken broth 1 Or 2 chicken livers, sieved
  • 1/3 cups Cider vinegar -(optional)
  • 1/3 cups Sherry
Directions
  1. 1
    Pat the chicken pieces and pork cubes dry with paper towels, then season lightly with pepper.
  2. 2
    In a large Dutch oven or skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Brown the chicken pieces in batches until golden on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. 4
    In the same pot, brown the pork cubes until seared, then remove and set aside with the chicken.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium, add the pressed garlic to the pot, and saut&# 195;© for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. 6
    Deglaze the pan with the sherry and cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. 7
    Return the chicken and pork to the pot, add the chicken broth and soy sauce mixture.
  8. 8
    Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
  9. 9
    Mix cornstarch with a little cold water to form a slurry, then stir into the simmering sauce.
  10. 10
    Continue to cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  11. 11
    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1533.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.6g137%
Saturated Fat 28.2g141%
Cholesterol 518.1mg173%
Sodium 484.8mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 158.6g318%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, pork, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, stew, savory, one-pot, dinner, comfort food, protein, simmered
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