Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken

Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken

Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken is a famous dish from Hainan Province, China. The chicken is tender and succulent, and its skin is smooth and shiny. The dish is known for its aromatic fragrance and unique flavor, achieved through a special cooking method that involves poaching the chicken in a broth flavored with ginger, scallions, and Chinese rice wine. The dish is usually served with dipping sauces, such as ginger and scallions, or soy sauce mixed with sesame oil. Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken is appreciated for its health benefits, as it is high in protein, low in fat and calories, and rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 5 cups water for poaching chicken
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

About the recipe

Cook Time: 70 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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