Name: Dezhou braised chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken ((preferably bone-in, such as chicken thighs or drumsticks)); 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce ((for color)); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 thumb-sized ginger (minced); 4 green onions (chopped (separate white and green parts)); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Dezhou braised chicken

Dezhou braised chicken is a delicious and popular Chinese dish originating from Dezhou, a city in Shandong province, China. It involves marinating chicken in a flavorful combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other aromatic spices. The chicken is then slowly braised, allowing it to absorb all the rich flavors and become tender and juicy. Typically, Dezhou braised chicken is served with a savory sauce and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 590 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken (preferably bone-in, such as chicken thighs or drumsticks)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (for color)
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb-sized ginger minced
4 green onions chopped (separate white and green parts)
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
Sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Mix well to create the marinade.
Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear it on all sides until browned.
Once the chicken is browned, add the chicken broth to the pot, covering the chicken. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow it to simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
In the meantime, if you desire a thicker sauce, you can mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot, stirring well to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional few minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened (if desired), remove it from the heat. Garnish with the green parts of the chopped green onions and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
Serve the Dezhou braised chicken hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 42g (65%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 225mg (75%)Sodium: 2122mg (92%)Potassium: 598mg (17%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 299IU (6%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 43mg (4%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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