Chinese Dong'An Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Dong'An Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) whole chicken; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 6 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons finely chopped dried chile peppers; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine; 20 Szechuan peppercorns, crushed; salt to taste; 2 spring onions, chopped, or more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG); 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 (2 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
6 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped dried chile peppers
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine
20 Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
salt to taste
2 spring onions, chopped, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 teaspoons sesame oil

1
Place chicken in a stockpot with water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until juices run clear, at least 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken; set aside to cool. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
2
Remove chicken meat from bone; cut meat into 1/2-inch by 2-inch strips. Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Toss meat in 1/2 of the cornstarch mixture.
3
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken mixture, ginger, and chiles; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid, vinegar, rice wine, peppercorns, and salt. Return to boil; cook and stir until mixture is almost dry, about 3 minutes. Stir in spring onions, monosodium glutamate, and remaining cornstarch mixture; cook until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drizzle with sesame oil.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 pound) whole chicken, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon cold water, 6 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Dong'An Chicken 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.

Chinese Dong'An Chicken

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