Red Cooked Chicken Recipe

Name: Red Cooked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 chicken thighs, quarters or; 8 chicken thighs, skin removed (2 lb.); water; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 12 slices peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced; 2 teaspoons green onions, minced; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken thighs, quarters or
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (2 lb.)
water
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
12 slices peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons green onions, minced
cooked rice

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add chicken; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove.
3
Discard fat.
4
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups water with next 6 ingredients.
5
Add chicken. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes.
6
Transfer chicken with slotted spoon to platter; cover and keep warm.
7
Skim and discard fat from sauce.
8
Return skillet to heat; bring to a boil.
9
Blend cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in bowl.
10
Add to boiling sauce, whisking until thickened.
11
Stir in sesame oil.
12
Pour sauce over chicken.
13
Garnish with cilantro and green onion and serve with rice.

777

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 chicken thighs, quarters or, 8 chicken thighs, skin removed (2 lb.), water, and more.

Yes, Red Cooked 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.

Red Cooked Chicken

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