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Deconstructed Beggar's Chicken Casserole

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Deconstructed Beggar's Chicken Casserole

Beggar's Chicken

Prep: 30 min • Cook: 75 min. Embracing the flavors of Beggar's Chicken, this deconstructed casserole features tender chicken pieces simmered with aromatic seasonings, lotus root, and mushrooms, all baked together. It captures the essence without the complex wrapping and crust.

Preparation time
30 min
Cooking time
1 hr 15 min
Total time
1 hr 45 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 6 pcs chicken thighs(boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 7oz lotus root(peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 5oz shiitake mushrooms(fresh, stemmed and sliced)
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp ginger(minced)
  • 3 tbsp garlic(minced)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch(mixed with 2 tbsp water to form a slurry)
  • 2 pcs scallions(chopped, for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with shaoxing wine, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Preparing the Casserole

  1. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add the sliced lotus root and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has a glossy consistency.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.

Baking and Serving

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
  3. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories380.5 kcal152.2 kcal1,522 kcal
Protein35.2 g14.1 g140.8 g
Fat18.1 g7.2 g72.4 g
Carbs15.5 g6.2 g62 g

Tips

  • Ensure lotus root is sliced thinly for optimal tenderness and even cooking. Slice them about 'thumb-thick.'
  • Adjust the cornstarch slurry quantity to achieve your desired sauce thickness. Add it gradually.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Garnishes like fresh cilantro are also lovely additions.

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