Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Chop chicken drumsticks into small pieces, wash and set aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Blanch in cold water

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Once the water boils, skim off the foam and remove the chicken pieces.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Wash again and place in a large bowl for later use.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Take a portion of fresh chestnuts, wash them, and make small slits in them.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Boil in a pot of boiling water for one to 2 minutes, then cool and peel.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat oil in a pan, then stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add chicken pieces and stir-fry.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a little cooking wine and tomato sauce.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, stir-fry until evenly colored.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Stir-fry until the tomato sauce melts and coats the chicken pieces, as shown in the picture.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    You can add chestnuts and boiling water.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add three rock sugars

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add salt while you're at it.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Once it reaches the consistency shown in the picture, uncover and reduce the sauce.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat, sprinkle with white sesame seeds, and then turn off the heat!

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Braised chicken pieces are done!