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Red-Cooked Chicken

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1002.8
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
  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • 2 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 cup Dark soy sauce
  • 6 ounce Dry sherry
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Scallions, in 1" lengths
Directions
  1. 1
    Water to cover 3/4 -of the way 1 tb Cornstarch 4 ts Water Sesame oil Wash chicken and pat dry.
  2. 2
    Combine next 5 ingredients.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Add chicken and water.
  5. 5
    Lower heat and let simmer at lowest heat for 45 min, turning occasionally.
  6. 6
    After 45 min, turn chicken breast side down and let steep for 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    Remove chicken, disjoint, and arrange on a platter.
  8. 8
    Strain and defat liquid.
  9. 9
    Reserve all but 3 c for another use.
  10. 10
    Bring liquid to a boil and reduce by half.
  11. 11
    Add cornstarch mixed with water.
  12. 12
    Cook until thickened.
  13. 13
    Taste for seasoning, correcting with salt as necessary.
  14. 14
    Pour sauce over chicken and flick a few drops of sesame oil over the top.
  15. 15
    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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