braised chicken with shiitake mushrooms

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 9, 2020

Great Asian flavored dish

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chinese 5 spice
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons each soy sauce and oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • fresh cilantro chopped

How To Make braised chicken with shiitake mushrooms

  • Step 1
    Mix the sugar, oil, 5 spice, rice wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken and let marinate at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Step 2
    Add some oil to the skillet. Add the ginger and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the chicken and brown on both sides.Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned.
  • Step 3
    Add the chicken back to the skillet with any juices accumulated. Add water just enough to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is done and sauce thickened.
  • Step 4
    Garnish with scallions and cilantro

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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