Suzhou Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Suzhou Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces chicken, precooked and cubed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium sweet potato, parboiled; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water; 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

9 ounces chicken, precooked and cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium sweet potato, parboiled
1 tablespoon sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil

1
Peel the sweet potato and roll-cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch slices.
2
Heat the oil in a wok or deep frypan to 375F or until a piece of scallion green or ginger sizzles noisily and browns quickly when tossed into the oil. Add the chicken and deep-fry for 2 min til golden brown. Remove the chicken to a sauce pan and add the rice wine and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, sweet potato and stock and continue simmering, until the chicken is tender.
3
If too much liquid is left in the saucepan, reduce by boiling rapidly. Stir the dissolved cornstarch and add to the saucepan. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with the sesame oil, and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces chicken, precooked and cubed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 medium sweet potato, parboiled, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Suzhou Braised 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.

Suzhou Braised Chicken

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