Chicken and chestnuts

As a "woody grain", chestnut is a high-calorie nut and is also very effective in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. There is a saying among the people that "pears in August, hawthorns in September, and chestnuts in October are all very happy." Autumn is the season when chestnuts are on the market. Autumn chestnuts are fragrant and sweet, and are the most delicious of many fruits, because they are not only delicious but also nutritious. They are an excellent autumn health tonic! Today I’m going to bring you a delicious chestnut dish – chestnut roast chicken.

Roasted Chicken with Chestnuts

Ingredients:

800g chicken, 150g chestnuts, onion, ginger, cooking wine, salt

practice:

1. Wash the chicken, cut it into small pieces, wash off the blood and drain the water again.

2. Put the chicken into a slightly deep plate, add a little green onion, ginger and a little cooking wine.

3. Steam until cooked. (Steam until cooked, no need to steam until mushy. After steaming, separate the chicken and chicken soup for later use)

4. Use a knife to make a small cut in the chestnut shell and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes.

5. Take the slightly cool chestnuts and peel them one by one, then put them into clean water.

6. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry scallions and ginger, pour in the steamed chicken and stir-fry until fragrant, then add a little salt and a little light soy sauce.

7. After stir-frying evenly, add the peeled chestnuts and pour in the chicken soup used to steam the chicken.

8. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat.

9. Cook until the chicken soup is thick and there is a little soup left, sprinkle in the scallion segments and turn off the heat.

What are the benefits of chestnuts?

Experts point out that chestnuts are a type of dried fruit with a high carbohydrate content, which can provide the human body with more heat energy and help fat metabolism. It ensures the supply of basic nutrients for the body and is known as "hardcore crop" and "woody grain".

Prevent and treat cardiovascular disease

Chestnuts contain a large amount of starch, protein, fat, B vitamins and other nutrients. They are known as the "king of dried fruits" and can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and are beneficial to human health.

Strengthen muscles and bones, delay aging

Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal functions of teeth, bones, blood vessels and muscles. They can prevent and treat osteoporosis, sore waist and legs, muscle pain, fatigue, etc., delay human aging, and are an ideal health fruit for the elderly. Regular consumption of raw chestnuts can also treat sore waist and legs, and relax muscles and tendons.

Teach you three tips to identify chestnuts!

1. Take a look

Chestnuts with shiny surface and dark color are aged chestnuts and should not be purchased; chestnuts with lighter color should not be purchased; chestnuts with lighter color and less glossiness are fresh chestnuts, which have more fluff at the tail and can be purchased with confidence.

2. Second pinch

If you pinch the belly of a chestnut and it feels slightly elastic, it means the grains are solid and the flesh is generally plump. If it feels hard, it is an aged chestnut. If it feels hollow, it means the flesh is shriveled.

3. Three shakes

Shake the chestnuts. If you can hear a clear sound, it means the flesh has become dry and hard, and the chestnuts are old or spoiled. If there is a muffled sound or no sound, they are new chestnuts.