Gourmet Chinese Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

Gourmet Chinese Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

75 mins
medium
4 servings

Tender chicken braised in a savory, aromatic sauce with shiitake mushrooms. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Wok or Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 10.00 mediumDried Shiitake Mushrooms(Rehydrate for 20 minutes)
  • 1.00 tablespoonPeanut Oil(Or vegetable oil)
  • 2.00 lbsChicken(Bone-in, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 4.00 Green Onions(White parts only, chopped; green parts for garnish)
  • 1.00 thumbGinger(Sliced)
  • 1.00 wholeStar Anise
  • 2.00 tablespoonsShaoxing Wine
  • 2.00 tablespoonsLight Soy Sauce
  • 1.00 tablespoonDark Soy Sauce
  • 1.00 teaspoonRock Sugar(Or regular sugar)
  • 0.75 teaspoonSalt

Instructions

1

Rehydrate mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

2

Heat oil in a wok or Dutch oven, brown chicken in batches.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add star anise, green onion white parts, and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Return chicken to pan, add mushroom soaking liquid, water, wine, soy sauces, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, skim foam.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add rehydrated mushrooms, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender (approx. 30 minutes).

Estimated time: 30 minutes

6

Taste and adjust seasoning; slightly under-season for serving over rice.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Increase heat, cook uncovered, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens (5-10 minutes).

Estimated time: 7 minutes

8

Garnish with green onions, serve hot over rice (optional).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freezer for up to 2 months.

Estimated time: 1 minutes