Chicken With Dried Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Chicken With Dried Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 to 8 oz. dried chestnuts; 10 chicken legs or thighs; 3 Tbsp. light soy sauce; 3 Tbsp. dry sherry; 2 Tbsp. ginger, minced; 3 to 6 green onions, chopped; pinch of salt; pinch of white pepper; 2 to 3 Tbsp. peanut oil; 2 c. chicken stock; 5 to 6 dried mushrooms; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water; 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil; 3 chopped onions

Servings: persons

7 to 8 oz. dried chestnuts
10 chicken legs or thighs
3 Tbsp. light soy sauce
3 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. ginger, minced
3 to 6 green onions, chopped
pinch of salt
pinch of white pepper
2 to 3 Tbsp. peanut oil
2 c. chicken stock
5 to 6 dried mushrooms
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water
1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
3 chopped onions

1
Soak dried chestnuts in several changes of water for 16 to 24 hours.
2
Mix chicken, light soy, sherry, ginger, onions, salt and white pepper.
3
Allow to marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.
4
Drain and save the marinade.
5
Soak mushrooms in hot water for 1 hour.
6
Brown chicken in oil, a few at a time, so that they brown rather than stew.
7
Put chicken, soaked chestnuts, marinade, stock and mushrooms in a stove top casserole.
8
Cover and simmer until chestnuts are tender.
9
Thicken with cornstarch and water mixture.
10
Garnish with sesame oil and chopped onions.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 to 8 oz. dried chestnuts, 10 chicken legs or thighs, 3 Tbsp. light soy sauce, 3 Tbsp. dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Dried Chestnuts 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 With Dried Chestnuts

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