Sauteed Chicken With Licorice and Ginger Recipe

Name: Sauteed Chicken With Licorice and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 3-pound chicken; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium carrot, peeled and minced into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 large shallots, peeled and minced; 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced; 4 large shiitake mushrooms, tops only (use the stems for stock or discard), roughly chopped; 1 small piece licorice stick, roughly chopped then ground to a powder; 1/4 tablespoon amchur (sour mango powder) or 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 6 baby carrots, peeled, or 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into strips; 3/4 cup white port or sweet white wine; 1 cup rich chicken stock; Lemon juice to taste.

Servings: persons

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 3-pound chicken
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, peeled and minced into 1/4-inch cubes
2 large shallots, peeled and minced
2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
4 large shiitake mushrooms, tops only (use the stems for stock or discard), roughly chopped
1 small piece licorice stick, roughly chopped then ground to a powder
1/4 tablespoon amchur (sour mango powder) or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 baby carrots, peeled, or 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into strips
3/4 cup white port or sweet white wine
1 cup rich chicken stock
Lemon juice to taste.

1
Preheat the oven to 500.
2
Place the oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy casserole, and turn the heat to high.
3
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
4
When the butter foam subsides, add the chicken, skin-side down, and brown well on both sides, for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
5
When the chicken is browned, tuck the minced vegetables and ginger and chopped mushrooms underneath the pieces, and dust the tops with 1/2 teaspoon licorice powder and the amchur powder or lemon juice.
6
Top with the baby carrots or carrot strips.
7
Add the port or wine, and cook 1 minute, then add the stock and transfer the casserole to the oven.
8
Roast 5 minutes, then remove the breast and wing-breast pieces; place them on a warm platter.
9
Roast another 10 minutes, then remove the casserole from the oven and place on top of the stove; return the set-aside white meat to the pot.
10
Cook 1 minute over high heat, then taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
11
Sprinkle with enough lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the licorice, about a tablespoon, and serve.

418

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 3-pound chicken, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Chicken With Licorice and Ginger 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.

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Sauteed Chicken With Licorice and Ginger

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Variations & substitutions

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