Chicken Hekka Recipe

Name: Chicken Hekka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; Hekka Marinade, recipe follows; 1 can (2 1/2 cups) sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed; 10 green onions (scallions), cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 onion, cut into half-moon slices; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 stalks celery, julienned; 1/2 pound watercress, chopped into 1-inch lengths; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 finger fresh ginger, peeled and crushed; Sake Sauce, recipe follows; 1 bundle (2 ounces) bean thread noodles, cooked and cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine); 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup sake

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Hekka Marinade, recipe follows
1 can (2 1/2 cups) sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
10 green onions (scallions), cut into 1-inch lengths
1 onion, cut into half-moon slices
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 stalks celery, julienned
1/2 pound watercress, chopped into 1-inch lengths
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 finger fresh ginger, peeled and crushed
Sake Sauce, recipe follows
1 bundle (2 ounces) bean thread noodles, cooked and cut into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sake

1
Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in the Hekka Marinade.
2
Meanwhile, mix the bamboo shoots, onions, carrot, mushrooms, celery, and watercress, and set aside.
3
Brown the chicken in 3 tablespoons oil to which you have added crushed ginger.
4
Add all the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5
Add the sake sauce and bean threads and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
6
Serve at once.
7
Dissolve the cornstarch in the soy sauce and mix with the remaining ingredients.
8
Blend all ingredients.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, Hekka Marinade, recipe follows, 1 can (2 1/2 cups) sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed, 10 green onions (scallions), cut into 1-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Chicken Hekka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Hekka

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