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China • Poultry

Mushroom and Chicken

How to make braised chicken with shiitake mushrooms: 10 steps in total. Prepare the ingredients.

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Mushroom and Chicken
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Debone the chicken thighs and cut them into small pieces. Cut the scallions into sections, and slice the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Be careful when deboning the chicken thighs; if you find it troublesome, you can ask the seller to do it for you when you buy them.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Marinate the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, a little pepper and cornstarch.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Finally, drizzle a little cooking oil on top and let it marinate 20 minutes. Sealing in the oil helps the chicken absorb the flavors better.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Then add the sliced ​​shiitake mushrooms and blanch them briefly.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Pour a little cooking oil into a wok and heat over medium-low heat. First, add chopped green onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Once the chicken has changed color, add the blanched shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry evenly, and then add all the seasonings.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Finally, stir in half a bowl of cornstarch slurry, stir-fry evenly, and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving. This dish is now complete!

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    The shiitake mushrooms are crisp and bouncy, and the chicken is tender and juicy—it's incredibly flavorful!

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    This dish is so incredibly fragrant; it's a delicious treat whether served with rice or noodles.

    Step 10

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv