Red-Cooked Chicken
Description
This Chinese side-dish features Chicken, Soy sauce, Dark soy sauce, Dry sherry, Garlic. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Water to cover 3/4 -of the way 1 tb Cornstarch 4 ts Water Sesame oil Wash chicken and pat dry.
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Combine next 5 ingredients.
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Bring to a boil.
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Add chicken and water.
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Lower heat and let simmer at lowest heat for 45 min, turning occasionally.
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After 45 min, turn chicken breast side down and let steep for 1/2 hour.
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Remove chicken, disjoint, and arrange on a platter.
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Strain and defat liquid.
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Reserve all but 3 c for another use.
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Bring liquid to a boil and reduce by half.
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Add cornstarch mixed with water.
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Cook until thickened.
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Taste for seasoning, correcting with salt as necessary.
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Pour sauce over chicken and flick a few drops of sesame oil over the top.
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Serve hot or cold
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1002.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.4g18%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 33.4mg12%
- Sodium 14519.5mg605%
- Total Carbohydrate 175.0g59%
- Dietary Fiber 15.6g63%
- Sugars 4.2g
- Protein 56.9g114%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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