Joi Gai Drunken Chicken

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This is a traditional dish of shanghai for which the city is quite famous. It is usually served as the first course of a banquet, but also makes a nice lunch or dinner entree for warm weather. Adapted from the chinese way: healthy low-fat cooking from china's regions.""

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Steps

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Place first seven ingredients in a large pot.

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Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Lower heat to simmer , leave lid partially open , and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Turn heat off , cover pot again and allow chicken to rest in liquid for 15 more minutes.

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Combine the wine sauce ingredients with 1 / 4 cup poaching liquid from the previous step.

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Reserve.

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Remove chicken from pot and allow to cool.

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Remove skin and bones and slice into 1 x 2-inch pieces.

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Place in a serving dish.

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Stir wine sauce and pour over chicken.

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Allow chicken to marinate for one hour , refrigerated , covered with plastic wrap.

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Serve cool.

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Ingredients

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chicken breasts, cold water, scallions, fresh cilantro, onions, ginger, salt, sugar, shaoxing wine, white pepper