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Chinese Chicken Stew is more than just a dish, it’s a warm hug in a bowl. For centuries, it’s been a staple of family dinners, bonding people over its rich flavors and comforting aroma. Loved by emperors and everyday folks alike, this stew isn’t just food, it’s a story of tradition, care, and health benefits. Packed with tender chicken, nutritious veggies, and soothing spices, it nourishes the body and soul. Whether you’re chasing a hearty meal or exploring a cultural treasure, Chinese Chicken Stew is here to deliver!

Savoring Tradition: a Guide to Chinese Chicken Stew

The Legacy of Chinese Chicken Stew

Chinese Chicken Stew has been integral to traditional Chinese cuisine for centuries. It showcases a blend of ingredients like oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, steeped in the culture of Chinese cooking. This dish is not just food but a treasure handed down through generations, embodying the warmth and essence of home cooking. It has ingeniously woven itself into the tapestry of China’s culinary history, standing as a timeless comfort food.

Marinade Mastery for Chinese Chicken Stew

To start, mix chicken pieces with a blend of seasoning: oyster sauce, light soy sauce, plus the optional Shaoxing wine to bring an authentic flair. Integrate white pepper, Hoisin sauce, garlic chili sauce, and tapioca—or its cornstarch substitute—creating a rich base. Marination proves critical, ideally spanning several hours, allowing each flavor to permeate deeply. This process, essential for a hearty stew, showcases the meticulous nature of Chinese cooking traditions.

The Art of Crafting Chinese Chicken Stew

Heating two tablespoons of cooking oil initiates the process. Garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and a bay leaf are stirred in a wok until aromatic. This is where depth begins to build. The marinated chicken then enters, browning on each side to seal in its juices. Potatoes and carrots are added next, ushering in robustness. A duo of light soy sauce and oyster sauce sweetened slightly with sugar, merges with chicken stock. This blend needs to simmer under cover for a quarter-hour on medium heat. After this, the stew should see its contents tender to the bite. A high flame will then reduce the sauce with an addition of Shaoxing wine and a touch of sesame oil, thickening it to a rich consistency. A final scatter of spring onion offers a fresh, colorful finish.

Complementing Your Chinese Chicken Stew

Accompany the savory stew with steamed jasmine rice and a fresh green salad. A glass of green tea or a light beer will enrich every spoonful. Let creativity guide your plating for a personalized dining journey.

Chinese Chicken Stew

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Marinate Time: 60 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings depending on size
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Easy
• Cuisine: Chinese

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Description

What’s better than a hot bowl of Chinese Chicken Stew on a chilly evening? Gather around the table and watch your loved ones light up with every delicious spoonful.

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Ingredients

Marinade

• 1kg chicken pieces
• ½ tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
• A dash of white pepper
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic/chili sauce
• 1 tbsp tapioca (or cornstarch)

For the Stew

• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 1-star anise
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 carrot, sliced diagonally
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• ½ tbsp sugar
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
• A dash of sesame oil
• 1 spring onion, sliced

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Instructions

1. Toss the chicken with all the marinade ingredients.
2. Mix it well, cover it, and let it soak up the goodness for at least an hour (longer is better).
3. Heat your wok or pan with some oil.
4. Toss in garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaf, your kitchen’s about to smell amazing.
5. Add the marinated chicken and sear until golden on both sides.
6. Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Give everything a good mix to coat in those flavors.
7. Pour in light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken stock, just enough to almost cover the chicken.
8. Let it boil, then cover and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.
9. Stir occasionally and enjoy the aroma.
10. Check the veggies, they should be tender by now, or continue to cook till ready, up to 15 minutes extra.
11. Crank up the heat, splash in the cooking wine, drizzle with sesame oil, and stir until the sauce thickens.
12. Sprinkle with spring onions for that perfect finish.

Why It’s Irresistible

This stew doesn’t just taste good; it’s a whole experience. The tender chicken, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and savory, spiced broth will have everyone licking their bowls clean. It’s warm, nostalgic, and satisfying, comfort food at its finest.

Why You’ll Want to Share It

This isn’t just dinner; it’s a wow, you have to try this kind of recipe. 

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Equipment

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Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie, from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 551
• Sugar: 6.9 g
• Sodium: 776.5 mg
• Fat: 18.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
• Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 62.2 g
• Cholesterol: 186.1 mg

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Honoring Traditions with a Personal Touch

Inheriting this Chinese Chicken Stew recipe allows one to merge tradition with individual creativity. Its soothing nature and deep roots encourage adaptation, ensuring its legacy thrives.

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