Shanghai Style Chicken Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Onion1 Medium, chopped
 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
 Stalk celery1 , chopped
 Parsley stalks6
 Ginger slice1
 Peppercorns1 Teaspoon
 Bay leaves2
 Cold water6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken3 Pound
 Asparagus1 Pound
 Sesame seeds3 Tablespoon
 Vegetable oil3 Tablespoon (Sauce)
 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
 Garlic1/2 Teaspoon, chopped (Sauce)
 2 red chili peppers, seeded and chopped
 Oyster sauce1 Tablespoon (Sauce)
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon (Sauce)
 Chicken stock1 Cup (16 tbs) (Sauce)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon (Sauce)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

1 Cook chicken by placing onion, carrot, celery, seasonings and water into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, add chicken and simmer until tender. Remove chicken meat from carcass in strips. Set aside.
2 Snap off tough ends of asparagus stalks. Scrape stems lightly with a peeler or small sharp knife. Wash well.
3 Tie asparagus in several bunches. Cook in boiling salted water 6-8 minutes. Refresh in cold water.
4 To Make Sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes and add chili peppers. Blend oyster sauce, soy sauce, stock, salt, pepper and cornstarch together. Add to onion mixture and stir until boiling.
5 Arrange cooked asparagus on a serving platter. Top with chicken strips. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot.
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