Basic Braised Chicken Recipe

This Basic Braised Chicken is a classic hearty Chinese dish. I have listed step by step instructions on how to make this Basic Braised Chicken dish to help you out. Let nothing stop you!

Summary

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Ingredients

 Chicken spring1
 2 scallion stalks
 2 or 3 slices fresh ginger root
 Oil4 Tablespoon
 Sherry3 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Chinese parsley

Directions

1. With a cleaver, chop chicken in 1 1/2 to 2-inch sections. Trim scallion stalk and slice ginger root.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy pan and brown chicken sections quickly.
3. Add sherry, soy sauce, water, salt, scallions and ginger root. Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Add sugar and simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes more.
5. Transfer chicken sections to a serving bowl. Strain sauce and pour over. Garnish with Chinese parsley and serve.
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