Cong jiang ji tui (葱姜鸡腿)
China
Tender pieces of chicken soaked in a fragrant scallion‑oil sauce, cooked quickly while staying juicy. This traditional Chinese dish is served with rice.
Ingredients
- 6 pcs chicken thigh
- 2 pcs green onion (for broth)
- 6 pcs ginger
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
Steps
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Place the chicken thighs in a pot, cover with water, add 2 green onions (for broth), 6 pieces of ginger and 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine. Bring to a full boil, skim off the foam.
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Reduce heat to minimum, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, keep the pot covered for another 10 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a large bowl with cold water (with ice). Reserve the broth for later use.
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When the chicken is cool enough, remove the skin and bones, and tear the meat into bite‑size pieces.
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Cut the remaining 5 green onion stalks in half. Slice the white parts into 2‑3 pieces and finely shred the green parts.
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In a clean dry pot, sauté the white parts of the green onion, add 4 tbsp vegetable oil and fry over low heat until the edges turn golden. Then remove the onion pieces and turn off the heat.
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Quickly add the finely chopped green parts of the onion and 1 tsp ginger paste to the hot oil, let them sizzle lightly.
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Arrange the chicken pieces on a serving plate, drizzle 2 tbsp of the reserved broth, top with half of the onion oil, sprinkle a pinch of ground white pepper and drizzle 2 tbsp light soy sauce.
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Serve the dish with steamed rice or as a standalone course.
FAQ
What is Cong Jiang Ji Tui (葱姜鸡腿)?
Cong Jiang Ji Tui (葱姜鸡腿) is a traditional Chinese dish featuring tender chicken pieces bathed in a flavorful sauce made from fragrant scallion oil, often served with rice.
How is Cong Jiang Ji Tui (葱姜鸡腿) pronounced?
Cong Jiang Ji Tui (葱姜鸡腿) is pronounced roughly as 'Chong-yoh Jee'. The characters 葱姜鸡腿 mean 'scallion oil chicken'.
Can I substitute chicken breast for chicken thigh in this recipe?
While chicken thigh is recommended for its juiciness, you can use chicken breast. Be mindful of cooking times to prevent it from drying out.
What are the key ingredients for this Cong Jiang Ji Tui recipe?
This recipe primarily uses chicken thigh, green onion, ginger, Shaoxing rice wine, vegetable oil, ginger paste, white pepper, and light soy sauce.
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