Ingredients 🛒
- Salt and pepper to taste – season as needed 🧂
- 4 chicken thighs – bone-in and skin-on, or boneless if preferred 🍗
- 200g mushrooms – sliced (button or cremini mushrooms work well) 🍄
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil – for cooking
- 1 onion – chopped 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic – minced 🧄
- 1-inch piece of ginger – sliced 🫚
- 1 cup chicken broth – for braising 🍲
- 2 tbsp soy sauce – for seasoning
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce – for color
- 1 tbsp rice wine – adds depth 🍚
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce – for umami
- 1 tbsp sugar – balances the flavors 🍭
- 2 green onions – chopped for garnish 🧅
- 1 tbsp cornstarch – mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry (optional, for thickening)
Instructions 👩🍳
1 . Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pan, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
3. Add the Mushrooms:
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they start to brown and release their moisture.
4. Add the Sauces:
- Stir in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, and sugar.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Braise the Chicken:
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
7. Finish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
8. Enjoy:
- This dish is perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
Craving a comforting and flavorful dish? Braised Chicken with Mushrooms is a hearty and savory meal featuring tender chicken simmered with mushrooms in a rich, flavorful sauce. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner!
