Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

This hearty braised chicken dish with shiitake mushrooms is perfect for cold winter days. It's a warming comfort food that will leave you feeling cozy and satisfied.

Main Ingredients:

• Half chicken (750-900g)
• 25g dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 carrot
• 1 green bell pepper
• 5g ginger
• 2 cloves garlic

Seasonings:

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
• 2g salt (1/2 teaspoon)

Step 1

Clean the chicken thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water until softened, then rinse thoroughly and drain. Cut the carrot and green bell pepper into chunks. Slice the ginger and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat oil in a wok until hot, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry over high heat.

Step 4

Stir-fry until the chicken turns opaque, then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine. Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is well-colored.

Step 5

Pour in water, add the shiitake mushrooms and carrots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 6

Turn the heat to high and reduce the sauce until thickened.

Step 7

Add green bell peppers and salt, then stir-fry while reducing the sauce until it reaches a thick consistency.