Today we are going to make Drunken Chicken. It is a famous cold dish that originated in
Zhejiang Province. We 'll use Shaoxing wine today, but if you are
afraid that the alcohol will be too strong, we can boil it down a bit. So don't worry,
no one will get drunk from this recipe.
To make the marinade liquid, in a pot over medium heat, add in the chicken stock, Shaoxing
wine, soy sauce, rock sugar, salt, Dong Quai, and red date. Cook until the rock sugar is
dissolved and bring it to a boil. Cook for a few minutes if you want the alcohol to evaporate
a bit. Lastly, add in the goji berries. Wait until cool, 30 minutes.
Season the chicken with salt, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine.
Roll the chicken leg into a log. Tie it up with cooking twine.
In a pot of water over high heat, bring it to a boil. Turn to the lowest heat, place
in the chicken, scallions, and ginger. Poach for 30 minutes, or until the chicken s internal
temperature is at 165 F or 73 C.
Remove the chicken and submerge in ice water. Drain.
Transfer the chicken inside the marinade. Marinate overnight, in the fridge.
The next day, cut the twine and cut the chicken into slices.
Serve!