chicken stew with Chinese herbs recipe // best cooking

Chinese herbs

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs provide a lighter flavor while dried herbs are more cost-effective.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more readily available and less expensive.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are leaner while drumsticks are a budget-friendly option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water until the chicken is submerged, then bring to a boil.

Stir in soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste.

Add Chinese herbs, goji berries, red dates, and lotus seeds to the pot.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until chicken is tender.

Add carrots and shiitake mushrooms, simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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