Chicken is a very familiar food to us. Today, TasteVN will share with you 3 ways to cook chicken with sardines that are delicious and easy to make right at home. Let’s get cooking right away with this stew dish!
1. Chicken cooked with sardines
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken cooked with sardines For 4 people
Chicken 500 gr (half a chicken) Canned sardines 1 can Coconut water 400 ml Shallots 70 gr Carrot 1 piece (about 150gr) Garlic 6 cloves Chili 3 pieces Annatto oil 2 teaspoons Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 2 teaspoons Ketchup 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 50 ml Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
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How to Prepare Sardine Chicken
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Prepare Ingredients
The chicken meat, after being plucked clean, will be washed thoroughly, cut into bite-sized pieces, and rinsed again.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and cut it into flower shapes with pieces about 1/2 finger thick.
Peel the shallots and wash them clean. Take 3 shallots to finely chop, while leaving the rest whole.
Finely chop the garlic. Also finely chop 1 chili (the remaining 2 will be used for garnishing the dish).
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Marinate the Chicken
The chicken will be marinated with half of the finely chopped shallots and garlic (the rest will be used for frying fragrant when cooking), along with the finely chopped chili, 2 teaspoons of annatto oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of ketchup, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, along with half a can of sardine sauce.
Mix well and marinate the meat for 15 minutes.
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Sauté the chicken
Add 50ml of cooking oil to the pot to sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. When the garlic and onion are golden and aromatic, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is firm.
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Simmer the ingredients
Add 400ml of coconut water, and you can add 50ml of filtered water if the coconut water seems a bit less. Cook until it boils evenly over medium heat.
Then add the carrots, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat until the chicken and carrots are tender.
Add all the remaining sardines and shallots, cover and cook for about 3 more minutes.
Finally, you can season to taste for your family, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, turn off the heat, and serve to enjoy.
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Final Product
With extremely simple steps, you have immediately made a delicious and unique dish of chicken cooked with sardines.
The chicken is tender and sweet, cooked together with carrots and coconut water, creating a broth that is sweet, rich, and incredibly appetizing.
This chicken dish with sardines is suitable to eat with bread, rice, or fresh noodles. You must try it!
2. Chicken Cooked with Sardines and Mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Sardine Chicken and Mushroom Stew Serves 4
Chicken 500 gr (thighs) Dried shiitake mushrooms 100 gr (dried fragrant mushrooms) Straw mushrooms 200 gr Potato 1 piece Carrot 1 piece Cilantro a little Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 3 tablespoons Ketchup 2 tablespoons Tapioca flour 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- The shape of dried shiitake mushrooms is similar to that of fresh ones but is lighter due to being dried, so choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap (basically, there is not much change in color when the mushrooms are dried).
- Pay attention to the aroma, ensuring it is not musty or has an unusual smell, and that there are no white mold spots on the mushrooms.
See details: How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
- Good straw mushrooms are those that are still in bud form, round or cylindrical, and feel slightly firm when pressed.
- Choose mushrooms that are uniform in size for a more visually appealing and tastier dish.
- Black or gray straw mushrooms are tastier than the white ones.
- Select mushrooms that are bright in color, with a distinctive mushroom aroma.
- Do not choose if the mushrooms have a foul smell, are dull in color, feel soft and mushy, or are overly large, as they may have been stored too long and will not taste good.
See details: How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
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How to prepare Chicken with canned sardines and mushrooms
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
Wash the chicken with diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Next, place the chicken in a bowl and add 1 spoon of minced shallots, 1 spoon of minced garlic, 1 spoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 spoon of pepper, and 2 spoons of ketchup, mix well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Shiitake mushrooms should be placed in a bowl, soaked in hot water for about 7 – 10 minutes until they expand, then cut off the stems and rinse clean with water.
Correct method for preparing dried shiitake mushrooms
- Blanch the mushrooms in boiling water for about 3 minutes to remove dirt, then drain.
- You can soak the mushrooms in warm water for about 15 – 20 minutes. After that, rinse with cold water and cut off the mushroom stems to clean them.
- Use rice washing water to reduce the pungent smell of mushrooms and help retain their characteristic flavor.
- After removing the dirt, soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse clean with water.
See details: Correct method for preparing dried shiitake mushrooms
Peel the carrots and potatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse clean and let drain.
Buy straw mushrooms, wash them with diluted salt water, cut off the black roots and cut them in half if the mushrooms are too large, then rinse again with water and let drain.
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Prepare canned sardines
You take the canned sardines out onto a plate, then remove the bones, place the fish meat onto another plate, and use a spoon to mash it up.
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Make chicken cooked with sardines
Put a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry quickly, then add all the sardine sauce and shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the chicken is firm.
Then, add 1.5 liters of fresh coconut water to the pot and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 2 tablespoons of sugar, stir well, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 10 – 15 minutes until tender, during the cooking process, remember to skim off the foam!
After that, add all the mashed sardines and straw mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
Finally, dilute 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch with water and add it to the pot, season again to your family’s taste, then turn off the heat. Serve in a bowl with a bit of cilantro to enjoy.
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Final product
Chicken cooked with sardines and mushrooms has a really beautiful and eye-catching color. The tender chicken combined with various vegetables and mushrooms brings an incredibly delicious flavor.
Especially, the broth is just right with the characteristic taste of sardines. The dish will taste better when served with bread!
3. Chicken cooked with sardines (Recipe shared from Tiktok cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sardine Chicken Stew (Recipe shared from Tiktok into the kitchen with TasteVN) Serves 3 – 4 people
Sardines 1 can Chicken thighs 500 gr Seasoning a little (oyster sauce/seasoning/ sugar/msg/ketchup) Ingredients a little (carrots/potatoes/onions/garlic/scallions/chopped chili)
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How to Prepare Sardine Chicken Stew (Recipe shared from Tiktok into the kitchen with TasteVN)
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Prepare the Ingredients
For the chicken, you should choose the thigh for better taste, after buying, wash it clean and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the potatoes, carrots, and onions, wash them clean, and cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the chicken
After cleaning the chicken, place it in a bowl, and gradually add the seasonings including 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, shallots, and chili, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate and mix well so that the seasonings penetrate the chicken pieces. Add a little water from the sardine can to marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Cooking
Place a pot on the stove, add a little oil and sauté the sardines until fragrant. While sautéing, mash the sardines and then add the marinated chicken to stir-fry together until the chicken is firm, then add 1 liter of water and simmer for 30 minutes.
While simmering the chicken, prepare a pan to briefly fry the carrots and potatoes until cooked, then add them to the simmering chicken. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then add the onion and cook for a bit longer before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
The chicken stew after cooking has a thick broth without the fishy smell, looking very appetizing, with tender and sweet chicken meat, and creamy potatoes that pair well with the fish sauce. This dish can be served with bread or rice noodles and dipped in lime pepper salt for the perfect combination.
How to choose fresh and delicious canned sardines
- You should choose canned fish from reputable brands that ensure food safety.
- Check the place of production and the expiration date of the product carefully.
- Avoid buying canned fish that is dented, has peeling packaging, or lacks clear information.
- Canned sardines can be purchased at markets, stores, or TasteVN supermarkets nationwide or online at bachhoaxanh.com.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- Choose a chicken with characteristic golden skin, thin, smooth outer skin, good elasticity, and the meat inside should have a natural pink-red color, not too pale or too dark, with minimal bruises or blood clots.
- Use your hands to press and check if the chicken is water-injected. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- If buying frozen chicken, choose to buy from reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure product quality.
See details: How to choose fresh chicken
How to process and eliminate the smell of chicken
- Method 1: Rub the chicken meat with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a ratio of 2:1 for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water several times.
- Method 2: You can also replace vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a bit of salt on the chicken, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Crush 1 piece of ginger and mix it with a little white wine, rub this ginger-wine mixture on the chicken and let it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
See details: How to process and eliminate the smell of chicken
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight, have smooth skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy when held in hand.
- Avoid selecting carrots with large, thick shoulders, as these often have a large core, taste bland, and contain fewer nutrients.
- Do not buy carrots that are misshapen, dark in color, bruised, or have unusual spots.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
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