Name: Chicken Rou Zao With Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken thigh; 2 large shallots; 4 medium size mushroom; 3 cloves garlic; 1 star anise; 3 cloves; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice wine; 3 tablespoons cinnamon; 4 tablespoons five spice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 drops sesame oil

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Method

8 steps · 45 min

01
Bundle Spices
Gather the star anise and cloves into a small piece of cheesecloth and tie it securely. This little spice sachet will infuse the chicken with flavor and be easy to remove later.
02
Sauté Shallots
Warm the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook them slowly for about 3 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent and soften.
03
Add Mushrooms and Garlic
Stir in the mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for just 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
04
Brown Chicken
Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the ground chicken thigh to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and sauté until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
05
Add Sauces and Spices
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the soy sauce, rice wine, cinnamon, five spice, maple syrup, and pepper, along with the spice bundle from earlier. Hold off on the sesame oil for now.
06
Check Liquid Level
Ensure there's enough liquid in the pot to almost cover the chicken. If it looks a little dry, you can add a splash of water or chicken broth to get it to the right consistency for simmering.
07
Adjust Seasoning
Give the dish a taste. If you prefer it saltier, add a bit more soy sauce. For more aromatic depth, stir in a little extra five spice or cinnamon. If the flavors are too intense, a splash of rice wine or even chicken broth can help mellow them out.
08
Simmer and Finish
Let the chicken simmer on the lowest heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly and the flavors will deepen. Once it's done, remove the spice bundle and stir in the sesame oil just before serving.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	297kcal	15%
Fat	15g	21%
Carbohydrate	18g	7%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens3 present · 3 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Soya	Contains
Gluten	Contains

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