Fragrant Chicken Hot Pot

Fragrant Chicken Hot Pot is a delicious hot pot dish originating from China, renowned for its flavorful broth and tender chicken. Chicken, rich in high-quality protein and low in fat, combined with various fresh vegetables and mushrooms, not only makes this dish delicious but also contributes to a balanced diet and enhances immunity. Whether for festive gatherings or everyday family meals, this dish will surely brighten your dining table and earn praise from everyone.

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POSTED:11/07/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:4-6 servings
Total:1 hr 30 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:20 min

Fragrant Chicken Hot Pot not only boasts delicious flavors but also offers a process full of fun and creativity. Before enjoying this delightful dish, mastering these cooking techniques and considerations will help you better recreate its classic taste:


1.Choosing Chicken

Select fresh whole chicken or chicken pieces, skin removed and cut into chunks, to ensure a light and non-greasy broth.


2.Preparing Spices

For traditional spices like cardamom, black cardamom, and Amomum tsao-ko, seek high-quality options at Asian grocery stores, Indian grocery stores, or online retailers. If unable to find these traditional spices, cloves and cinnamon can be used as substitutes to adjust the flavor according to personal taste preferences.


3.Balancing Seasonings

Key seasonings such as cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili sauce, and spare rib sauce are crucial. If lacking spare rib sauce, substitute with fermented bean sauce for a similar taste. Avoid excessive salt and sugar; adjust according to taste preferences.


4.Preparing the Broth

Ensure sufficient water for the broth, adding ginger, scallions, and other seasonings to enrich its flavor.


5.Controlling Heat

Maintain moderate heat when cooking chicken to prevent overcooking and toughening. Simmer the broth over medium heat to release the spices' flavors without becoming oily.


6.Personal Adjustments

Flexibly adjust seasoning and spiciness to suit different tastes. Choose vegetables and meats based on guests' dietary preferences and health needs.


Fragrant Chicken Hot Pot is not only easy to prepare but also nutritious, making it a popular dish for gatherings with family and friends. Enjoy the pleasure of preparing and savoring this delicious hot pot!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 1 whole chicken (about 2 pounds)

ACCESSORIES

  • 0.7 ounces (20 grams) green onion (white part)
  • 0.7 ounces (20 grams) ginger
  • 0.7 ounces (20 grams) red dates
  • 10 cardamom
  • 2 nutmeg
  • 1 tsao-ko (black cardamom)
  • 4 slices of angelica dahurica (herb)
  • 0.35 ounces (10 grams) Sichuan peppercorns
  • 5 pieces of cinnamon stick
  • 0.18 ounces (5 grams) fennel seeds

SEASONINGS

  • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon spare rib sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Oil (as needed)
  • Water (as needed)

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare ingredients:

0.7 oz green onion (white part), cut into segments

0.7 oz ginger, sliced

Prep 0.7 oz green onion segments and ginger slices.

STEP 2

Prepare Spice Bag:

Place the cardamom, nutmeg, tsao-ko, angelica dahurica, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and fennel seeds into a muslin bag. Tie securely to form a spice bag.

Create spice bag by combining cardamom, nutmeg, Sichuan peppercorns, and others in muslin.

STEP 3

Prepare Chicken:

Cut the whole chicken into pieces approximately 3 inches wide.

How to prepare chicken: cut whole chicken into 3-inch wide pieces.

STEP 4

Stir-Fry Chicken:

Heat oil in a pot and add the chicken pieces, stirring until they change color.

Instruction to make stir-fry chicken: Heat oil, add chicken pieces, stir until they change color.

STEP 5

Seasoning and Stir-frying:

Pour in 1 tablespoon cooking wine and 1 tablespoon light soy sauce. Add 1 tablespoon chili sauce and 1 tablespoon spare rib sauce. Stir-fry briefly.

Seasoning and stir-frying instructions using cooking wine, soy sauce, chili sauce, and spare rib sauce.

STEP 6

Flavoring and Cooking:

Add 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Stir well. Add ginger slices, green onion segments, and 0.7 oz of red dates. Cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.

Flavoring and cooking instructions for a dish with soy sauce, salt, sugar, ginger, green onion, and red dates.

STEP 7

Cook Broth:

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients in the pot, add the spice bag, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.

Cook broth by simmering ingredients and spice bag in water for 20 mins.

STEP 8

Season and Serve:

Add another teaspoon of salt, stir well.

Remove the spice bag and pour the broth into the hot pot. Use it to cook various delicious ingredients.

Season and serve by adding salt, stirring, removing the spice bag, and pouring broth into pot.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Fragrant Chicken Hot Pot
  • Main Ingredients:11
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:1.8 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 1784 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):2155 kcal
    101%
  • Protein:336.64 g
    618%
  • Fat:71.01 g Why gray?
    149%
  • Carbohydrates:35.89 g
    20%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 64%
    1397 kcal
  • Fat: 29%
    639 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 6%
    135 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
10:1
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.

4 REVIEWS

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SavorySensationsOctober 07, 2024

How do I prevent the broth from becoming too salty?
reply:
October 09, 2024
Taste the broth as you go and adjust the salt to your preference. You can always add more, but it's hard to reduce it once it's too much.
SpiceSagaSeptember 27, 2024

How can I prepare the green onions and ginger properly?
reply:
September 29, 2024
Cut the green onions into segments and slice the ginger thinly. This ensures they release their flavors effectively during cooking.
PatriciaJuly 24, 2024

It's clear and easy to understand, so you'll want to try it as soon as you see it.
jiaojiaoJuly 16, 2024

I love fondue and this recipe is such a revelation!
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