braising chicken with mushrooms

How to Make Delicious 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 guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken thighs (cut into pieces),

- 8 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked until soft, stems removed),

- 3 garlic cloves (minced),

- 1-inch ginger (sliced),

- 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar,

- 1 cup chicken broth,

- 1 tbsp cooking oil,

- Green onions for garnish.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes, then slice. Pat chicken dry and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce for 10 minutes.

2. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, searing until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

3. Cook aromatics: In the same pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1 minute). Add mushrooms, stir-frying for 2 minutes.

4. Simmer: Return chicken to the pot. Pour in broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is tender.

5. Finish: Uncover and increase heat slightly to thicken the sauce (1–2 minutes). Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice.

This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice, offering a balance of savory, slightly sweet flavors and tender textures. Enjoy your homemade Braised Chicken with Mushrooms!