Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 1: Chop 700g boneless chicken thigh, blanch from cold water with ginger for 2 minutes, then lift out and rinse.

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 2: Soak 8 dried shiitake and squeeze dry, straining and keeping the soaking liquid. Have 200g peeled chestnuts ready.

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 3: Heat 20ml oil and fry the chicken over medium heat for 4 minutes until lightly golden.

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 4: Add ginger slices, 15ml Shaoxing wine and 30ml light soy sauce, and toss to colour.

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 5: Pour in the soaking liquid and hot water to cover, add the shiitake and chestnuts, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

Braised Chicken with Shiitake & Chestnuts | Step 6: Uncover and reduce over high heat for 5 minutes, then season with salt. Chestnuts collapse if worked too early — do not press or stir them before this point.