6 Healthy Chinese Chicken Stew Recipes Perfect as Comfort Food

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese chicken stew is a dish rich in flavor and is perfect enjoyed as comfort food. With a broth made from chicken stock that is rich in umami, combined with fresh ingredients, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy.

Various variations of Chinese chicken stew offer tender chicken cooked slowly, along with the benefits of natural ingredients that boost the body's strength. In this article, Kapanlagi will share some easy recipes to make at home.

Let's take a look at some healthy Chinese chicken stew recipes that you can make yourself at home. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Chinese Chicken Stew with Ginger Herbs

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This recipe uses traditional Chinese herbs that add a fresh aroma and flavor, with chicken cooked tender in a rich broth. Perfect for refreshing the body. Here’s how to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 free-range chicken, cut into pieces

- 10 grams of ginseng

- 10 grams of angelica root (dang gui)

- 3 slices of ginger

- 1 liter of water

- 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in a pot with water until it boils, skimming off any impurities.

2. Add ginger, ginseng, angelica root, and salt.

3. Cook for 1-2 hours on low heat until the chicken is tender.

4. Serve hot.

2. Chinese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms

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Using dried shiitake mushrooms, this chicken stew provides a rich umami flavor, with chicken cooked in a warm broth and spicy seasonings. This dish is delicious and nutritious. Here’s how to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken, cut into parts

- 200 grams of dried shiitake mushrooms

- 1 stalk of green onion, sliced

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in boiling water for 15 minutes.

2. Add shiitake mushrooms, chicken broth, soy sauce, and salt.

3. Cook for 45 minutes on low heat.

4. Serve with sliced green onions.

3. Soy Sauce Chinese Chicken Stew

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This chicken stew recipe highlights soy sauce, which gives a dark color and savory flavor that seeps into the chicken, combined with natural ingredients that complement its taste. Here are the steps to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken, cut into small pieces

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons sesame oil

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 liter chicken broth

- 1 teaspoon pepper

Steps to make it:

1. Sauté garlic in sesame oil until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken pieces and soy sauce, cook until the chicken changes color.

3. Add chicken broth and pepper, cook for 40-50 minutes.

4. Serve warm.

4. Chinese Chicken Stew with Lotus Root

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Lotus root provides a unique texture in this chicken stew, enhancing the natural sweetness and freshness of the dish, making it suitable as an energy-boosting meal. Here is how to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken, cut into pieces

- 300 grams lotus root, thinly sliced

- 2 cloves garlic

- 1 stalk green onion

- 1 liter chicken broth

- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the chicken pieces.

2. Add the chicken broth, lotus root, and salt.

3. Cook until the chicken and lotus root are tender.

4. Serve with sliced green onion.

5. Chinese Spicy Chicken Stew

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Using spicy chili sauce, this chicken stew brings a very delicious spicy flavor for lovers of spicy dishes. The tender chicken adds to the enjoyment of this dish. Here is how to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken, cut into small pieces

- 2 tablespoons chili sauce

- 2 cloves garlic

- 1 stalk green onion

- 1 liter chicken broth

- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, add the chicken pieces and chili sauce.

2. Mix well and add the chicken broth and salt.

3. Cook for 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4. Serve with sliced green onion.

6. Chinese Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots

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Bamboo shoots provide a fresh and slightly savory flavor, making them perfect for enhancing the taste of this chicken stew. With the right seasoning, this dish is a delight to the palate. Here’s how to make this Chinese chicken stew:

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken, cut into small pieces

- 200 grams of young bamboo shoots, sliced

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic with a little oil until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken pieces and young bamboo shoots, cook for a moment.

3. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and pepper, and cook until the chicken is done and the bamboo is
tender.

4. Serve warm.

These are some recipes for Chinese chicken stew that you can make yourself. There are many more Chinese recipe recommendations that you can discover by reading articles on KapanLagi. Because if not now, when?

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