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Home-style braised chicken

This recipe for homemade braised chicken with potatoes and vegetables has 15 steps. The chicken legs were chopped into pieces by the butcher when you bought them.

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Home-style braised chicken
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    I asked the vendor to chop the chicken legs into pieces when I bought them.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    One packet of Dapanji seasoning (I used the five-spice flavor because I have children at home).

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Cut the scallions into sections, slice the ginger, and prepare the garlic.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Cut the washed green peppers and shiitake mushrooms into chunks and set aside.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Cut the potatoes into chunks.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Put the food in cold water to remove the blood.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    After rinsing in cold water, drain and set aside.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Heat oil in a pan, then add sugar (to facilitate coloring).

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are browned.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the prepared scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

    Step 10
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Add the seasoning for the braised chicken and stir-fry evenly.

    Step 11
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    Step 12

    Add the chopped potatoes and shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry evenly.

    Step 12
  13. 13

    Step 13

    After stir-frying, add water to cover the chicken, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about half an hour.

    Step 13
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    Step 14

    Add the chopped green peppers and cook for 3 2 minutes, stir well, and cook until the sauce thickens. Do not reduce it too much, as it will be used for noodles later.

    Step 14
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    Step 15

    Finished product image

    Step 15

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv