The whole recipe for chicken with mushrooms

How to Make Braised Chicken with Mushrooms

Braised Chicken with Mushrooms is a comforting, flavorful dish tender chicken and earthy shiitake mushrooms in a savory sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

- 8-10 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp sugar

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch ginger, sliced

- 1 cup chicken broth

- 2 tbsp cooking oil

- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. Prep the chicken: Marinate chicken pieces in 1 tbsp soy sauce for 15 minutes.

2. Soak mushrooms: Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes, then slice, discarding stems.

3. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown, then remove.

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Simmer: Return chicken to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.

6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy with steamed rice!

This dish balances umami from mushrooms and savory chicken, making it a family favorite. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!