half a chicken Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple
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Recipes with half a chicken
A golden, glossy Hong Kong classic! Tender chicken is infused with the rich aroma of soy sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Simple to make yet irresistibly flavourful — a timeless comfort dish that brings authentic Hong Kong taste straight to your table.
The refrigerator was filled with lychees fed by neighbors, friends, and colleagues one after another, and I instantly remembered the lychee chicken soup I made before! I always thought that the price of lychees was "arrogant", and every time I made this soup, it was like a "luxury experience", and I was still not satisfied after making it. This year, the price of lychees is affordable, and with everyone's enthusiastic feeding, I can finally turn over this favorite again! ~~ Remove the pits and take out the meat of the lychees, put them into the pot with fresh chicken and pitted red dates, and add Ophiopogon japonicus and Polygonatum odoratum to neutralize the warm nature. Even I, who am afraid of getting angry, can drink it with confidence! The fruity and meaty aromas slowly seep out, and the soup is sweet and mellow, and it still tastes like the fairy in my memory! After drinking the soup and eating the meat, I have to say that this wave of feeding is simply a "god assist". This time I can finally drink enough and make up for all the "drinks" I didn't "drink enough" in the past~
✨Nutritional Value: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients. Vitamin C helps boost immunity. Chicken is an important source of high-quality protein, low in fat, easily digested and absorbed, and provides the body with various amino acids necessary for life. Curry contains turmeric, chili peppers, cumin, and other spices. Curcumin in turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect body cells, while capsaicin in chili peppers promotes metabolism and increases appetite. Thin pancakes are great for layering with curry.
This Hakka Yellow Wine Chicken is characterized by its tender and juicy chicken, which falls off the bone with a gentle touch. The alcohol has mostly evaporated during the slow simmering process, leaving only a mellow aroma that blends perfectly with the chicken's freshness, the sweetness of the red dates, and the warm fragrance of angelica root—not at all overpowering. Every bite is comforting, warming you from the tip of your tongue all the way to your stomach. It belongs to the classic Hakka nourishing dish in Cantonese cuisine. It's not a grand banquet dish, but rather the comforting taste of home. In Hakka regions, families often stew a pot of this for women during postpartum confinement, menstruation, or when the weather cools down in autumn and winter, to warm the body and replenish blood.
The chicken is tender and smooth, and every bite is full of the unique coconut aroma of the ginseng. The two delicious flavors are intertwined and will be snatched up as soon as they are served. The method is also super simple and does not require superb cooking skills. First, marinate the chicken, then put the soaked ginseng and chicken into the rice cooker, press the switch and wait. No need to watch in the middle, it is easy to get it done, even a kitchen novice can easily serve delicious dishes.
This "Chicken Thigh Rice" marinates boneless chicken thighs with scallion, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and a little oil, then puts them into a pot with washed rice, adds water to cover the rice, and cooks them in one click. The rice absorbs the sauce and chicken aroma, and each grain has a warm, salty and sweet taste. The chicken is tender and juicy; the fragrance of scallion and ginger is looming in the heat, adding layers. The whole thing is done in one pot, saving time and effort, and full of homely flavor, but you need to reserve about half an hour for marinating, and the ratio of water and marinade must be properly controlled to avoid the rice being too wet or the chicken being too salty/slightly dry.
Stir-fried chicken drumsticks with white mushrooms is a flavorful and simple home-style stir-fry. Tender chicken drumsticks are cut into small pieces and quickly stir-fried in hot oil until golden brown and fragrant. They are then stir-fried together with sliced shiitake mushrooms. The sweetness of the mushrooms and the savory aroma of the chicken blend together perfectly. The shiitake mushrooms soak up the meat juices, becoming tender yet bouncy, while the chicken is smooth and juicy. A drizzle of light soy sauce enhances the flavor, making it savory and delicious. Every bite is a perfect collision of mushroom and meat flavors, making it both appetizing and satisfying.
This chicken stew with mushrooms is incredibly delicious! The chicken is stir-fried to release rich fat, then slowly simmered with fragrant Northeastern mushrooms, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and fragrant broth. The sweet potato vermicelli soaks up the broth, leaving it soft, smooth, and flavorful. The best part is dipping rice in this broth; the rice grains are coated in a delicious aroma, and every bite bursts with rich flavor. It's a truly delicious accompaniment to rice!
My little beast has been on vacation for two months, and I've been so busy. Now that school is finally back, I need to recharge. This coconut and black chicken soup is captivating just by the smell! The delicate fragrance of coconut blends with the aroma of black chicken meat. One sip is so delicious it's almost eyebrow-droppingly harmonious. The flesh of the old coconut is firm and chewy, and the more you chew, the more you can taste the sweetness of the coconut. The soup is fresh and nourishing, and it's refreshing without being greasy. Every sip brings out the sweetness of the coconut and the nourishing properties of the ingredients. After drinking it, I feel completely moisturized and comfortable!
The fresh fragrance of cordyceps flowers and the sweet fragrance of red dates linger, and the chicken is soaked in the soup and tender and boneless. It is smooth and delicate, the sweetness of red dates penetrates the texture, the cordyceps flowers are crisp and refreshing, and the soup adds flavor to the rice. Rich in amino acids, iron and various trace elements, it replenishes the body and nourishes the blood. It is a classic steamed dish that is nourishing and delicious. I can finish two bowls of rice with the soup. Others save their money in bank cards, and my money saves calories.