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Braised Pumpkin Chicken
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Tender chicken thighs and sweet pumpkin slow-braised in a rich, savory Japanese-style sauce — a comforting one-pot family meal.
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南瓜燉雞肉，一鍋即可完成做法簡單，這樣煮出鬆軟香甜肉汁濃郁超下飯 / 莊師傅的廚房
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Chop the Pumpkin
Cut pumpkin into large chunks so they hold their shape during braising.
Go to YouTube · 1:01STEP 4 OF 11
Sear the Chicken
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Cooking Oil (2.5 teaspoon)·Boneless Chicken Thigh, cut into pieces (560 gram)
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, place chicken skin-side down and sear until both sides are golden.
Go to YouTube · 2:16STEP 5 OF 11
Sauté Onion and Ginger
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Onion, finely diced (0.5 piece)·Ginger, minced (3.3 slice)
Remove chicken, then add onion and ginger to the same pot and stir-fry until fragrant.
Go to YouTube · 3:32STEP 6 OF 11
Add Pumpkin and Mirin
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Pumpkin, large chunks (0.5 piece)·Mirin (2.5 tablespoon)
Add pumpkin and stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in mirin to bring out caramel aroma.
Go to YouTube · 3:59STEP 7 OF 11
Add Chicken and Soy Sauce
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Light Soy Sauce (1.5 tablespoon)
Return chicken to the pot, add soy sauce and stir-fry until the sauce smells fragrant.
Go to YouTube · 4:35STEP 8 OF 11
Add Remaining Liquids
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Rice Wine (2.5 tablespoon)·Salt (0.5 teaspoon)·Japanese Dashi, (for braising) prepared (270 ml)
Pour in rice wine, Japanese dashi stock, and salt, then stir to combine.
Go to YouTube · 4:59STEP 9 OF 11
Simmer with Lid
Once boiling, reduce to medium-low heat, place baking paper on top and simmer for 8 minutes.
Go to YouTube · 5:28STEP 10 OF 11
Reduce the Sauce
Remove the baking paper, turn up to medium-high heat and cook until sauce reduces slightly.
Go to YouTube · 5:56STEP 11 OF 11
Garnish and Serve
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Spring Onion, finely chopped (as needed)
Turn off heat and sprinkle chopped spring onions on top before serving.
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