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Sweet and Savory Simmered Chestnuts and Chicken

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 200g chicken thigh
    • 8 sweet chestnuts
    • 1/2 lotus root

  • Cooking Oil

    • 1 tbsp salad oil

  • Liquid

    • đź’§ 100cc water

  • Garnish

    • 🧅 Chopped green onion as needed

  • Seasoning

    • 2 tbsp sake
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 3 tbsp sweet chestnut syrup

STEPS

1

Cut the lotus root into bite-sized pieces and soak in water to remove excess starch. Drain well. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces.

2

Heat salad oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the chicken pieces. Stir-fry until the chicken changes color.

3

Add the lotus root to the pan and stir-fry briefly over medium heat.

4

Add the sweet chestnuts and the seasoning ingredients (sake, soy sauce, sweet chestnut syrup). Cover with a drop lid and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.

5

Remove the drop lid and heat over medium heat for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve on a plate and garnish with chopped green onion.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 30g
    Carbs
  • 15g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh lotus root for the best texture.Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of chestnut syrup.Pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.