CANTONESE POACHED CHICKEN (BAI QIE JI)
Authentic Chinese Poached Chicken (白切鸡 - bai qie ji), or "white cut chicken," is a special dish. It is both deceptively simple and delicious, served with minced ginger, scallions, oil, and salt.
Provided by Bill
Categories Chicken and Poultry
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make sure your chicken is at room temperature (trying to poach a cold chicken right out of the refrigerator will result in uneven cooking or undercooking). Clean the chicken by rinsing it under cold water, paying special attention to the cavity. Any giblets should already be removed but there may still be organs on the inside that should be removed or sometimes stray feathers that need to be plucked. Experts recommend that it's not necessary to wash your chicken before cutting and cooking but in this case for a whole chicken (especially if you get it from a live poultry place or even from Asian markets), it's a step that shouldn't be skipped, in my opinion. When washing and prepping the whole chicken, be very careful about splashing water and contaminating surfaces with unwanted bacteria. Be careful not to break or trim away any of the skin on the chicken, as you don't want the meat exposed to the boiling water as it cooks. This will ensure a moist, silky texture in the final product.
- Fill a large stock pot with water, just enough to submerge the chicken completely. You can determine this by putting the entire chicken in the pot, filling it with water until the chicken is submerged, and then removing the chicken. Do not turn on the heat while the chicken is still in the pot! This method of ensuring you have just enough water to submerge the chicken (and avoiding any extra) will ensure you have a more flavorful stock to save at the end. We used about 18 cups of water to submerge a 4 pound chicken in a deep stock pot.
- Once you have your water properly measured into the pot, add 2 scallions and 5 slices of ginger, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, slowly lower the chicken into the pot, legs down and head up. It's ok if the breast is peeking out of the water a bit. The water will cool down and stop boiling when you add the chicken, so bring it up to a boil once again, and do not walk away from the pot.
- Once the water boils again, IMMEDIATELY lift the chicken out of the water very carefully. You can carefully hook two wooden spoons under the wings to lift the chicken up. The goal is to empty any colder water that may be trapped inside the cavity. Once you've released that water, lower the chicken back into the pot, and bring to a boil again.
- When the water is JUST starting to boil, turn the heat down. Keep it at barely a simmer. There should be very little movement in the water, but it also shouldn't be still. Cover the pot, and keep the heat around the lowest setting so the liquid continues to simmer slowly. Cook for about 35-40 minutes, roughly 10-11 minutes per pound. Depending on the size of your chicken, it may take more or less time to cook it through. You can check to make sure the water is bubbling slowly/gently and not boiling too vigorously, but try to avoid uncovering the pot while it's cooking.
- Poke a chopstick or skewer into the thigh to check for doneness. If the juices run clear, it's done. Carefully lift the chicken out of the pot and transfer it to a large bowl of ice water. Cool completely.
- While the chicken is cooling, make the sauce. You have the option to make two versions-one with just scallions, ginger, oil and salt, and one with soy sauce. The plain version is more traditional, as it really lets the flavors of chicken, ginger, and scallion shine through. Judy loves to add soy sauce, and it's also a tasty option! Start with the plain version, and then scoop some of it out into another bowl and add soy sauce. Try both and see which your loved ones like best!
- When the chicken is out of the ice water, you can brush it lightly with oil or some of the fat floating atop the poaching liquid to give it that enticing, shiny look!
- To serve, carve your chicken into pieces that you can easily grab with chopsticks. Serve with your sauce(s) and some steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CANTONESE STEEPED CHICKEN
Prepare this Chinese meal ahead to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends - it's served at room temperature
Provided by Ken Hom
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Treat
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If the chicken is tied, undo it, then rub it evenly with the salt. Place in a large pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. (If your pan is not large enough cut the chicken into quarters.) Add the ginger and whole spring onions. Reduce the heat and simmer continuously for 30 minutes, skimming all the while. Cover tightly, turn off the heat and leave for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce. Combine the spring onions, ginger and salt in a small heatproof bowl. Heat the oil until very hot and pour over the spring onion mixture. Allow to cool. This sauce can also be made hours in advance or even the day before.
- When the chicken is ready, remove it from the broth and discard the ginger and spring onions. At this point you can leave the chicken in the broth and chill up to a day ahead. Remove the chicken meat from the carcass. Remove and discard the chicken skin. Using a fork pull the meat into finger-sized shreds. Place on a platter, sprinkle with the shredded spring onions and serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN CANTONESE
Mom and I had never even tasted Chinese food until about 1980 -- that's when the Hunan Chinese Restaurant opened up in Moberly. We had lunch there frequently and liked the chicken dishes the best. From the kitchen of Wanda Cupp Thornburg, Moberly MO.
Provided by Tona C.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 pieces, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange chicken pieces in baking dish.
- Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
- Marinate several hours or overnight.
- COVER. Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
- Remove cover and baste. Return to over and bake until chicken is tender.
- Serve with jasmine rice and a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 171.8, Sodium 833.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 47.7
CANTONESE CHICKEN
From Company's Coming cookbook. I've adjusted the recipe for 2 servings. This is a thin sauce but so tasty spooned over the chicken and mashed potatoes. Prep time does not include marinating. Easily doubled.
Provided by Dorel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange chicken in dish just big enough to hold 2 breasts flat.
- Mix remaining ingredients well.
- Spoon over chicken, cover and marinate in fridge at least 1 hour.
- Turn chicken over and marinate at least 1 more hour.
- Bake, covered at 375* for 20 minutes.
- Baste chicken and bake uncovered for about 20 more minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 1236.7, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.2, Protein 54.4
CANTONESE FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this Cantonese Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken in enough boiling water to cover.
- Add brown gravy sauce, pepper and 1 tsp sugar.
- Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
- Drain, pat dry and let drip from strainer.
- Brown or bake chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
- Cover and cook slowly for 20 minutes.
- Remove and place on platter.
- Pour off all but 3 tbsp oil.
- Add waterchestnuts, mushrooms, broth, soy sauce, salt and sugar.
- Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and water.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Garnish with green onions.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227.8, Fat 106.3, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 235.7, Sodium 1579.8, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 55.8
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