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Jiangsu Chinese · China

Nanjing-Style Boiled Chicken

A tender and flavorful boiled chicken dish, a traditional Nanjing specialty with a light soy-based broth.

60 minutes4 servings
Nanjing-Style Boiled Chicken
Photo: Baoothersks · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place chicken in a pot. Add chicken stock, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken, let cool, and slice. Serve with broth and garnish with green onions.
  4. Strain broth and serve separately.
  5. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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