Description
A high-end derivative of Baizhanji where boiled chicken thighs are marinated for days in a special chilled broth of premium Shaoxing wine and medicinal herbs like goji berries.
Restaurants serving Shaoxing Drunken Chicken
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Shaoxing wine
- Goji berries
- Dong Quai
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Roll boneless chicken thighs into cylinders and tie with string or wrap in foil.
- Poach in water with scallions and ginger, then immediately shock in ice water to make the skin bouncy.
- [Marinade] Mix cooled chicken broth with an equal amount of 'premium Shaoxing wine' (Puli origin is famous), salt, goji berries, and dong quai.
- Submerge the chilled chicken completely in this Shaoxing wine marinade and rest in the fridge for 24-
- hours.
- Once the chicken absorbs the wine aroma and the gelatin under the skin sets, slice thinly and serve cold.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich aroma of Shaoxing wine and herbs
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sake (inferior flavor), Chicken breast
Pairing
Room temp Shaoxing wine or Oolong Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] Because the alcohol isn't cooked off, it truly 'intoxicates' you. An absolutely essential auspicious cold appetizer (hors d'oeuvre) at Taiwanese weddings and Lunar New Year.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Put a cold slice in your mouth, enjoy the noble Shaoxing wine aroma volatilizing with your body heat, and sip alcohol slowly!
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