Vietnamese Braised Chicken with Mushroom
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
Though the combination of chicken and mushroom is popular worldwide, you will not be disappointed by trying this new recipe.
Photo: @hoabachhop0109
Ingredients
- 2 pound chicken
- 1 cup white mushroom, shiitake mushroom or dried Chinese mushroom
- ½ tsp of pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp corn starch
- 2 scallions
- Cooking oil
Preparation
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Clean fresh mushrooms and finely chop them. For enhanced flavor, consider using dried mushrooms, which can be easily found at most Asian grocery stores.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet, sauté scallions until fragrant, then add the chicken. Stir-fry until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Add water to the pan and incorporate the chopped mushrooms. Allow the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water in a bowl, then pour it into the pan. Stir consistently until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
Serving suggestion: Serve hot alongside crusty bread and a fresh salad.
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