Velvet Chicken Recipe

Name: Velvet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup soy sauce; 1 cup dark soy sauce; 1 cup shaoxing wine or 1 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 inches ginger, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 slices orange zest; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 whole cloves; 2 whole star anise; 1 dried red chili; 1/2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns; 3 lbs whole chickens; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 cup shaoxing wine or 1 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 inches ginger, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 slices orange zest
1 tablespoon salt
2 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
1 dried red chili
1/2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
3 lbs whole chickens
chopped cilantro

1
Combine everything except the chicken and cilantro in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
2
Add the chicken, breast side down, reduce the heat, cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pot undisturbed 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over, breast side up, recover and let stand another 15 minutes.
3
Carve the chicken as usual. Serve with a few spoonfuls of broth and garnish with cilantro. The rest of the broth can be used to make ramen or rice, or toss the chicken bones back into the broth and simmer another 2 hours to make Asian chicken stock.

1068

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup dark soy sauce, 1 cup shaoxing wine or 1 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Velvet 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.

Velvet Chicken

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