Chinese Marry Me Chicken (Scallion Chicken)

Steps

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1. 1
   Fry the diced scallions and sliced shallots in oil over low heat until golden and fragrant, then set the crispy aromatics aside.
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2. 2
   In the same pan, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, then simmer over low heat until slightly thickened to make the scallion sauce.
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3. 3
   In another pot, combine the chicken legs (or breast meat), ginger, garlic, scallion knots, sliced mushrooms, diced carrot, diced daikon, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
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4. 4
   Turn off the heat and let the chicken sit in the hot broth to finish cooking with residual heat. Optionally, transfer it to an ice bath afterward to firm up the texture.
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5. 5
   Debone the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces, keeping the skin on in the traditional Cantonese style.
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6. 6
   Drizzle the scallion sauce over the chicken pieces to finish the Chinese Marry Me Chicken.
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7. 7
   Season the remaining broth with soy sauce and salt, then cook noodles in it to make a comforting noodle soup. Garnish with diced scallion and chili oil to taste.
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