Drunken Chicken II: A Culinary Symphony for Chicken Enthusiasts
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories per Serving: 352.1
Fat Content: 13.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 92.8mg | Sodium: 7090.3mg | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1.3g | Protein: 30.6g
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Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Description: Indulge in the rich flavors of Drunken Chicken II, a delightful recipe crafted for chicken enthusiasts. This culinary masterpiece, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, guarantees a symphony of taste that will leave your palate craving more.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 slices ginger
- 1 scallion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
- A handful of fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Boil the Essence:
- Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan, then add the chicken breast, ginger slices, chopped scallion, and a teaspoon of salt. Let this flavorful concoction boil for a harmonious 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to dance together.
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Chicken’s Warm Embrace:
- Remove the chicken breast from the simmering pot and gently place it in a bowl. Embrace the warmth as you embark on the next steps.
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Delicate Deboning:
- While the chicken is still warm and tender, delicately debone it, unraveling the succulent meat from its embrace. Discard the ginger and scallion โ their purpose fulfilled.
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A Symphony in a Container:
- Find a suitable container to house the chicken and its enriched stock. This is where the magic begins. Lay the deboned chicken in the container, creating a stage for the upcoming flavors.
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Sherry’s Serenade:
- Pour a generous 1/2 cup of sherry wine over the chicken, allowing it to serenade the dish with its distinct notes. This is the key to the “drunken” essence that will infuse your chicken with unparalleled richness.
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Cover and Refrigerate:
- Seal the container with a lid, like the curtain falling at the end of an act. Let the ensemble rest in the refrigerator for 1-5 days, allowing time for the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the intoxicating essence.
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The Grand Finale – Serving Time:
- When the moment arrives to unveil your creation, cut the chicken into elegant 1-inch pieces. Arrange them on a platter, each piece telling a tale of flavors.
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Jellied Liquid Overture:
- Pour the jellied liquid โ now a symphony of infused perfection โ over the chicken pieces, creating a crescendo of taste. This liquid gold is the heart of the dish.
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Cilantro Crescendo:
- To finish, garnish the platter with a flourish of fresh cilantro, a verdant crescendo that adds a final touch of visual and aromatic brilliance.
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Chill and Savor:
- Serve this masterpiece cold, allowing each bite to transport you to a realm of culinary delight. The mingling of flavors, the texture of the chicken, and the aromatic dance of cilantro create an experience that is nothing short of magical.
In just over an hour, you have orchestrated a culinary symphony โ Drunken Chicken II โ a dish that not only satiates hunger but elevates the dining experience to a sublime level. Lovewithrecipes.com invites you to savor this creation and share the joy of culinary excellence with those you hold dear. May your kitchen be filled with the melody of satisfaction and the aroma of triumph!