MA YOU JI (SESAME OIL CHICKEN)

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The chicken is mild sweet from being cooked in Chinese rice wine. From "Saveur" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup dark sesame oil
2 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into 16 pieces
2 cups Chinese wine (like michiu)
kosher salt
cooked rice or cooked somen noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat; add ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat with the oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove breast meat and transfer to a plate.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil; reduce to medium low and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return breast meat and cook 15 minutes; season with salt.

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