Chinese
Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine
Dezhou Braised Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1 whole chicken, about 1.5kg
- • 4 spring onions, chopped
- • 5 slices ginger
- • 3 star anise
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 1.5L water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean the chicken, tuck the wings behind the back, and truss the legs.
2
Phase 2
Blanch the chicken in boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse.
3
Phase 3
Place the chicken in a pot with spring onions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, both flavorings, sugar, and water.
4
Phase 4
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over very low heat for 1.5 hours.
5
Phase 5
Turn off the heat and let the chicken cool in the braising liquid.
6
Phase 6
Lift out gently, drain, and serve whole with the reduced sauce.