Cold Boiled Chicken a la Chinois Recipe

Name: Cold Boiled Chicken a la Chinois
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large bone-in chicken thighs; Salt; pepper; 1 two-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thickly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 3 star anise; 4 scallions, 2 whole and 2 slivered; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced, optional; 2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

6 large bone-in chicken thighs
Salt
pepper
1 two-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
3 star anise
4 scallions, 2 whole and 2 slivered
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced, optional
2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Season the thighs generously with salt and pepper.
2
Put them in a pot and barely cover with cold water.
3
Add the ginger, garlic, star anise and the two whole scallions.
4
Bring to a gentle boil and skim any rising foam.
5
Turn the heat to very low, cover, and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour.
6
Transfer the thighs to a bowl to cool.
7
Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
8
Over high heat, reduce the liquid by half, about 10 minutes, then strain it over the thighs.
9
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
10
To serve, arrange the chicken on a platter, leaving some of the jellied broth clinging to the thighs.
11
(Alternatively, the skin may be removed and discarded, and the meat pulled from the bone and shredded.)
12
Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
13
Top with slivered scallions, cilantro and, if you like, jalapeno slices.
14
Drizzle with sesame oil and surround with lime wedges.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large bone-in chicken thighs, Salt, pepper, 1 two-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thickly sliced, and more.

Yes, Cold Boiled Chicken a la Chinois 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.

Cold Boiled Chicken a la Chinois

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