Star Anise And Ginger Braised Chicken I Made It

Star Anise and Ginger Braised Chicken

mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago

By: Sm8085

This was not good at all. It tasted like chicken with straight vinegar just thrown all over it. I even tried to adjust everything and couldn't get it to work. That vinegar measurement has got to be off The picture I took (which I'm not posting) was horrible as well. I did use thighs, but I don't think that affected the flavor. I think I may just chop it all up tomorrow and try and make a chicken salad out of it. Got to use my braiser though so I guess that's the plus side of all of it!! Haha! Not leaving a review though...don't wanna be mean...

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

Here is the link - I think
Star Anise And Ginger Braised Chicken
But, I don't see any vinegar. Is this the right one?

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

Yeah thats it. I just figured Chinese rice wine meant rice wine vinegar?? Maybe not? I may have just messed it up then and got the ingredients confused...good thing I didn't leave a mean review!!!

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

Nawww, I think they are two different things, ml2c. Ah, well. At least you go to use your pretty blue braiser. :)

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

AAAWWW!!! Well now I want to remake this with the right stuff!! I dont have any idea what Chinese rice wine is then and don't where to look for it. I actually tore my hamstring Wednesday so cooking and even going to the store will be hard for me for about a week at least....My poor husband is dying lol!!

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

Awww, your poor hubby!! Little good that new braiser is doing him, huh? Seriously - I hope you're better soon. That sounds painful.
That actually looks like a good recipe. I know I can easily find sake where I grocery shop. And dry sherry, of course. It might be fun to try this with sake.

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mrpiggy 11 years ago said:

Aww, ML2C, he'll be OK. If he likes pizza, this is the perfect excuse to have it til you;'re better. It will go great with all the beer he makes : ) Im sorry youz got an owie Maybe after he gets his pizza he will wait hand and foot on you?

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chuckieb 11 years ago said:

I just bookmarked this recipe ML2C. It does look really yummy. I had to giggle @ "Good thing I didn't leave a mean review!" LOL! I've done a similar mistake before myself. Sorry to hear you tore your hamstring. Take care! Here in Ottawa there are numerous Asian grocery stores around where I can buy Chinese rice wine and sometimes I can even find a bottle in the grocery store in the Asian section. I did take a quick look on Google and it says a common substitute is Pale Dry sherry or in a pinch apple, or white grape juice. Again, the flavor won’t be quite the same. It says not to use a cooking wine as they have too much salt and don't impart the same taste as rice wine.
The article I was reading also actually mentioned sake as a sub Frankieanne:
"Sake has a very different flavor than Chinese rice wine. However, some cooks prefer it. It really comes down to personal preference – feel free to give it a try if you like."

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pointsevenout 11 years ago said:

Headliner picture has skin-on and it doesn't look like breasts. Was wondering where the extra oil came from. Usually boneless breasts are skinless too. I'd have to use apple or grape juice as my resource for alcohol has dried up.
Am also wondering how a pound and a half of chicken will serve 3-4 people.

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mrpiggy 11 years ago said:

Points, I find that I cant go by the serving amounts listed here. Seems like everything is always teeny portions so I generally double the recipes.

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NPMarie 11 years ago said:

ML2C, oh no! Sorry to hear you pulled your hamstring..hope you feel better soon!
Now I just have to check out this recipe:)

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

Your resource for alcohol had dried up, pso? Do you live in a dry area? Egads. I couldn't survive. :)

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

Hehe me neither Frankie lol! Thanks everyone, doctor said to stay off my leg for a week!!!! WHAT the FFF#c*#$*%%!!! I don't know how I'm gonna do this with a 2 yr old! Anyway, I do have the sherry so I can do that. Don't even know where to find sake either...a liquor store??

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chuckieb 11 years ago said:

Yes ML2C. You can buy Sake at a liquor store. I'm not a big fan, and would just sub the sherry if it were me, but.....Good luck with your leg. That's pretty tricky with a 2 yr. old, but do take care of yourself. You certainly don't want it to get worse!

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

Thanks! The MiL has actually kept them the past 2 days but I do get them back tomorrow afternoon so I'm worried about keeping up.....

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

There is sake in my grocery store, ml2c, right in the regular ol' wine department.

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chuckieb 11 years ago said:

Oh ya.....I forgot you guys in the States can buy wine and things in your grocery store. It's a 'no can do' here in Canada. So silly!

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

Oh okay I'll just ask for a little help so I'm not dying looking up each aisle!! I've obviously bought some wine but never sake!!

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mrpiggy 11 years ago said:

Hows your leg doing?

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mommyluvs2cook 11 years ago said:

Better. I got the kiddos back yesterday... a little difficult....but I'm managing!

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

Oh Michelle, you brought back visions of Emily Litella "Never mind." :-)

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I had to google :)

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

Guess it shows my age. It was a continuing SNL act in the early years. She would go on the news (Weekend Update) complaining of something only to find she misunderstood so she would just say "never mind." Sorta like "my bad."

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