Chinese · dinner
45m
Total time
4
Servings
340
kcal
easy
Difficulty
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FAQ · Things people ask
Shaoxing wine is a specific type of Chinese rice wine from the Shaoxing region. It has a richer, nuttier flavor than generic Chinese rice wine. Do not substitute sake or mirin -- they have different flavor profiles.
Overnight is the minimum for this dish. Two nights gives better penetration and more pronounced wine flavor.
Yes. Bone-in thighs work well -- reduce poaching time to 20 minutes. The brine-to-chicken ratio needs adjusting since there is less volume to submerge.
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