楼主 (北美华人网)
黄焖鸡 (Huáng Mèn Jī) is a popular Chinese dish that translates to "Yellow Braised Chicken." It's a flavorful and aromatic dish that features chicken pieces braised in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. Here's a simple recipe for 黄焖鸡: Ingredients: 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs) chicken pieces (you can use a mix of bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 leek, sliced 4-5 slices of ginger 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 2 cups chicken broth or water Salt and white pepper to taste Green onions, chopped (for garnish) Sesame oil (for drizzling, optional) Instructions: Prepare the chicken: Clean and pat dry the chicken pieces. Season with a little salt and white pepper. Braise the chicken: In a large pot or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides. Add aromatics: Push the chicken to the side and add sliced onions, leeks, ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté the aromatics until fragrant. Deglaze with wine: Pour in the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add sauces and spices: Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder. Mix well to coat the chicken in the flavorful sauce. Pour in broth: Pour in the chicken broth or water, ensuring it covers the chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld. Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with a bit of sesame oil if desired. Serve the 黄焖鸡 over steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious 黄焖鸡!