Suzhou Braised Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

9 oz chicken , precooked and cubed
1/4 tsp salt
1 medium sweet potato , parboiled
1 tbsp sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch , dissolved in 1 tbsp water
1 tbsp shaoxing wine
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

Peel the sweet potato and roll-cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch slices.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep frypan to 375F or until a piece of scallion green or ginger sizzles noisily and browns quickly when tossed into the oil. Add the chicken and deep-fry for 2 min til golden brown. Remove the chicken to a sauce pan and add the rice wine and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, sweet potato and stock and continue simmering, until the chicken is tender.
If too much liquid is left in the saucepan, reduce by boiling rapidly. Stir the dissolved cornstarch and add to the saucepan. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with the sesame oil, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.46 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.17g	37%
Cholesterol	28.7mg	10%
Sodium	588.61mg	25%
Potassium	152.92mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.57g	2%
Sugars	1.77g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	2%
Protein	6.81g	14%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	11.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.97 Kcal (1038 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.83g	37%
Cholesterol	27.12mg	10%
Sodium	556.14mg	25%
Potassium	144.48mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.26g	2%
Sugars	1.67g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	6.43g	14%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	10.9mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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