Chinese Chicken Soup(中式鸡汤)

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POSTED:16/06/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:3-4 servings
Total:5 hr 0 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:15 min

The nutritional value of Chinese-style chicken soup is quite high, and drinking it in moderation can benefit one's health. Today's chicken soup recipe is simple to make, making it perfect for beginners. Come and join me in trying to make it together!


1.What chicken is suitable for making chicken soup?

Free-range local chicken: In China, there are various types of chickens, and chickens raised by households are referred to as free-range local chickens. These chickens are preferred for stewing soup because they are fed on grains, insects, and natural foods without commercial feed. As a result, free-range local chickens have higher nutritional value, containing rich antioxidants, with tender meat and a delicate, smooth texture.


2.How to store chicken broth?

For short-term storage, you can store chicken broth directly in the refrigerator under refrigeration, taking care to seal it and store it properly so that it does not harbor bacteria that can lead to spoilage. Refrigerated storage time is relatively short and should be consumed as soon as possible.

For long term storage, you can choose to pour the chicken broth into ice cube molds and place them in the freezer. When needed, you can take out a few pieces to thaw and use, which is not only convenient and quick, but also clean and hygienic.

You can also use a new type of instant liquid chicken broth that can be preserved for a long time to process and store freshness, through specific processing and storage methods, so that the chicken broth can be preserved for up to 100 days under microfrozen conditions.


3.Notes on making chicken soup

1.simmering chicken soup is best to use hens, because hens have a higher fat content, and the stewed chicken soup has a delicious flavor.

2.the internal organs of the chicken, the toenails on the chicken claws, the chicken nose (located between the upper part of the chicken's beak and the eyes), need to be removed cleanly.

5.the best way to simmer chicken soup is to use a casserole, not an iron pot, because the iron pot will bring the flavor of rust into the chicken soup.

6.do not add water to the soup in the middle of simmering chicken soup, otherwise it will affect the freshness of chicken soup.

7.simmering chicken soup is the most commonly used seasoning ginger and green onions, do not add too much strong flavor seasoning (such as anise, cinnamon), so as not to destroy the original flavor of chicken.

8.salt can not be too early, or not only affect the flavor of the soup, the meat is easy to stew is not rotten, must be in the soup is almost good when put.


4.Where to buy chicken soup ingredients?

You can buy them at Chinese stores where they have a very good range of ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 580g of free-range local chicken

ACCESSORIES

  • 300g Peeled winter melon
  • 20g goji berries

SEASONINGS

  • 10g of ginger
  • 10g pepper
  • 2g salt
  • Hot water
  • 15g wine

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Take out the hens purchased from the Chinese store.

Remove Chinese store hens.

STEP 2

Wash and cut in half (you'll only use half for today's chicken broth).

Instructions: Wash and cut ingredient in half for chicken broth today.

STEP 3

Prepare the hen and winter melon.

Instructions to prepare hen and winter melon.

STEP 4

Cut the hen into small pieces, peel and seed the winter melon and cut into thick pieces, peel and slice ginger.

Prepare ingredients: Cut hen into small pieces, seed and peel winter melon, and slice ginger.

STEP 5

Put the chicken pieces into a pot of cold water, pour in 15 grams of cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat and then remove from the pot.

Cook chicken pieces in wine-infused water; boil, then remove from heat.

STEP 6

Wash foam with warm water, place in crockpot, add ginger, pepper and hot water and simmer for 2 hours.

Simmer foam with ginger and pepper in crockpot for 2 hours.

STEP 7

Stew until 1 ½ hours, add winter melon pieces, goji berries, salt, and continue to stew on the pan.

Stew winter melon, goji berries, and salt for 1.5 hours.

STEP 8

Half an hour later, the delicious chicken soup was ready.

Chicken soup was ready after half an hour.

STEP 9

Picture of the finished recipe.

Image depicting the completed dish.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Chinese Chicken Soup(中式鸡汤)
  • Main Ingredients:3
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:900 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 900 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):804 kcal
    37%
  • Protein:120.95 g
    222%
  • Fat:18.99 g Why gray?
    39%
  • Carbohydrates:32.42 g
    13%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 64%
    514 kcal
  • Fat: 21%
    170 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 15%
    120 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
6:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

5 REVIEWS

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LindaSeptember 28, 2024

When cooking the Chinese Chicken Soup, I found that the heat of the chicken was not enough and some parts were still raw.
reply:
October 01, 2024
Thank you for pointing this out! Making sure the chicken is fully cooked is key and we will adjust the cooking time for optimal flavor.
MichaelSeptember 15, 2024

I think there is a bit too much seasoning in the chinese chicken broth and it overpowers the original flavor of the chicken.
reply:
September 17, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We will adjust the amount of seasoning to maintain the original flavor of the chicken.
anniJune 16, 2024

Recommend this video to all those who love to cook! Winter squash and chicken soup is not only drinkable, but healthy and nutritious, and it's really great to make it in one go!
iaojiaoJune 16, 2024

喜欢这个菜谱的节奏和,做冬瓜鸡汤看起来简单又没有失细节。用料简单,但汤的味道却出乎意料的好!绝对是家常菜的最佳选择!
ackJune 16, 2024

This winter squash chicken soup recipe is simply fantastic! The steps are clear and easy to follow and it worked on my first try! It's so light and flavorful, the sweetness of the melon and the tenderness of the chicken blend perfectly!
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