Best Easy Double Ninth Chrysanthemum Wine Chicken Recipe

Aromatic chrysanthemum wine chicken is a Double Ninth Festival specialty with floral, savory flavor. A high protein chicken dish for family celebration.

Cook 55 min Difficulty NORMAL 345 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • bone-in chicken pieces 2.5 lbs
  • fresh chrysanthemum petals (edible, yellow or white) 1 cup
  • shiitake mushrooms (sliced) 8 oz
  • scallions (sliced) 3 pieces
  • ginger (sliced) 6 slices
Seasonings/Sauce
  • chrysanthemum wine 0.5 cup
  • soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • white pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 7 g 8%
Protein 33 g 38%
Fat 17 g 54%
Serving size 220g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry; trim excess fat if needed.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ginger slices and scallions, and stir-fry until aromatic, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken pieces; sear each side until lightly golden and chicken skin renders fat, about 4–5 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Pour in chrysanthemum wine and soy sauce. Mix well, then add sliced mushrooms, salt, and white pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the chicken simmer for 35–40 minutes until tender, occasionally basting with sauce.

  6. 6

    Uncover, scatter fresh chrysanthemum petals evenly over chicken, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra scallion if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Double Ninth Chrysanthemum Wine Chicken recipe?
The defining ingredient is chrysanthemum wine, which infuses the chicken with its signature floral aroma and a delicate sweetness, complemented by fresh chrysanthemum petals for authentic festival flavor. Bone-in chicken provides rich savory notes and succulence essential to this celebratory dish.
Q. What is the most important cooking step for achieving ideal flavor?
Searing the chicken pieces until lightly golden is crucial for developing depth of flavor. This ensures the skin renders its fat and locks in juices before gently simmering to tenderness, allowing the chrysanthemum wine and seasonings to fully penetrate.
Q. How can I prevent the chicken from becoming dry or overcooked?
Maintain a gentle simmer on low heat once all liquids are added, and keep the lid on during most of the cooking. This keeps the chicken moist and tender. Avoid boiling rapidly, as it can toughen the meat and reduce sauce flavor.
Q. What is the nutritional breakdown per serving for this dish?
Each 220g serving has about 345 kcal, with 33g protein (38% of calories), 7g carbohydrates (8%), and 17g fat (54%). It's a high-protein, moderate-fat recipe with a relatively low carbohydrate content.
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