Chicken and white beans are two ingredients with extremely high nutritional value, and when combined, they create chicken dishes that effectively nourish, especially for sick people and children. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and showcase our skills by making tender and flavorful white bean chicken with two extremely simple and easy variations right at home!
1. White bean chicken with shiitake mushrooms
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for White bean chicken with shiitake mushrooms Serves 4
Chicken 1/2 chicken (about 1kg) White beans 100 gr Onion 1/2 bulb Carrot 1 piece Shallots 3 bulbs (whole) Shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Chicken thigh mushrooms 100 gr Wood ear mushrooms 20 gr (mushrooms) Coriander 1 sprig Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Fresh coconut water 200 ml (about 1 fruit) Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Rice washing water a little Common seasoning a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder)
How to choose delicious dried shiitake mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that are intact, not broken, bright in color, and without any white mold spots. Choose a reputable supplier or carefully check the expiration date on the packaging when buying dried mushrooms to ensure safety.
- Avoid buying dried shiitake mushrooms of unclear origin and with an unpleasant odor.
See details: How to choose delicious shiitake mushrooms
How to prepare Chicken cooked with white beans and shiitake mushrooms
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
After purchasing the chicken, pluck out any remaining feathers (if any), then rub the chicken with salt and rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Use a knife to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Place the chicken in a bowl and marinate with 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
Use chopsticks to mix well and let the chicken absorb the seasoning for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
To soften the white beans quickly, after purchasing, soak them in water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for about 1 hour.
Next, place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil, then add the white beans and cook for about 10 minutes until the beans are tender, then drain the beans in a colander and let them dry.
Trim the base of the chicken thigh mushrooms, soak the mushrooms in rice washing water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly, and cut them in half.
For dried shiitake mushrooms and black fungus, rinse them with cold water to remove dirt, then soak the mushrooms in water for about 30 – 45 minutes until they expand and soften. After that, cut the mushrooms into halves or quarters depending on their size.
How to soak dried shiitake mushrooms quickly
- Rinse the mushrooms under water to remove dirt, then soak them in water for 30 minutes to a few hours to soften; soaking for less than 30 minutes will not soften the mushrooms, making them less tasty when cooked.
- To shorten the time, you can soak the mushrooms in warm or hot water at 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
- When soaking, turn the mushroom stems to contact the surface of the water to easily remove dirt from the shiitake mushrooms.
- Cut off the mushroom stems as they are very tough and not tasty.
See details: How to properly prepare shiitake mushrooms
Peel and wash the carrots. Cut 1/2 of the carrot into flower shapes and slices. Dice the remaining part.
Peel the onion, wash it, and then chop it finely. Wash the cilantro and chop it finely.
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Chicken Stew with White Beans
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots to sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic and shallots are aromatic, add the chicken and stir-fry over medium heat until the chicken is browned.
Next, add 200ml of fresh coconut water and 600ml of filtered water to the pot, then turn the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.
Once the water starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer the chicken for about 20 minutes until it is tender.
After 20 minutes, add the white beans, all the carved carrot flowers diced, 3 shallots, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. Turn the heat to medium and cook until the water in the pot boils again.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot and stir well to dissolve the seasoning completely.
Then add the chicken thigh mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
Finally, add the diced onion and cilantro, and adjust the seasoning to taste to finish.
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Finished Product
The dish of chicken cooked with white beans and shiitake mushrooms after completion has an eye-catching color.
The broth has a naturally sweet flavor from the chicken and various vegetables, mushrooms, and beans. The chicken is tender and fatty, the white beans are creamy, and the mushrooms are crunchy and chewy, making it very appealing.
This dish can be enjoyed with vermicelli or dipped with bread, both are wonderful!
2. Chicken cooked with white beans and peas
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken cooked with white beans and peas For 4 people
Chicken 1 whole (1.5kg) White beans 200 gr Peas 200 gr Carrot 1 piece Potato 4 pieces Tomato 4 pieces Onion 1 piece Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Fresh coconut 2 fruits (about 500ml) Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh green peas
- You should choose peas that are bright green, round, and shiny on the surface.
- Prioritize selecting peas that feel firm in your hand, with no black spots on the surface.
- Absolutely do not choose peas that are damaged, shriveled, or have unusual wrinkles on the surface.
See more: Benefits of green peas
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- Choose tomatoes with bright red skin, even in color, plump, with intact skin and no scratches.
- The tomato stem should still be fresh, not wilted, and tightly attached to the top of the fruit.
- Naturally ripened tomatoes usually have a light fragrance, while those that are force-ripened have no aroma at all.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that are uneven in color, soft, wrinkled, or have tiny dark spots.
See details: How to choose fresh tomatoes
How to choose delicious potatoes
- You should choose potatoes that have smooth, intact skins, with no spots, holes, or many dark bruises on the outside. Avoid buying potatoes with wrinkled or scratched skins, as these will spoil easily if not consumed immediately.
- Avoid selecting potatoes with deep dents to make the preparation before cooking cleaner, quicker, and easier.
- Especially do not buy sprouted potatoes as they can cause poisoning if consumed.
See details: How to choose potatoes correctly, fresh
How to prepare Chicken with white beans and peas
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
After buying the chicken, you should rub it with salt and then rinse it several times with water, and let it drain.
Use a knife to chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them into a bowl.
Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Mix well and marinate the chicken for about 25 – 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare other ingredients
Green peas and white beans should be soaked in warm water for about 1 – 2 hours, then drained and rinsed with clean water, and placed in a basket to dry.
Potatoes and carrots should be peeled, then soak the potatoes in salted water or diluted vinegar for about 10 minutes, then drain and rinse well, allowing them to dry.
Next, use a knife to cut the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
How to peel potatoes without turning black
- After peeling the potatoes, immediately soak them in a bowl of cold water or water mixed with a bit of salt. However, with this method, you should cook them right away; otherwise, the potatoes will lose their flavor and become bland.
- You can also soak the peeled potatoes in cold water mixed with a bit of vinegar. This method significantly reduces the formation of black spots.
- For potatoes that have already turned dark, you can briefly boil them with a bit of fresh milk. This method can remove the already formed black spots and give the potatoes a pleasant milk aroma.
Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half, then remove the seeds inside, and finally dice them.
Peel the onion, cut it in half, and then continue to cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
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Chicken Stew with White Beans
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then add the chicken and fry briefly on medium heat until the chicken skin is evenly golden and firm.
Next, add the tomato sauce that was just cooked in, and cook for another 10 minutes. Then, add the fresh coconut water along with 500ml of filtered water into the pot, then turn the heat up high and cook until the water boils.
When the water boils, add the white beans and peas into the pan. Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the ingredients are tender.
After the beans and chicken are soft, add all the potatoes and carrots that were sautéed earlier, cook for another 10 minutes, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
So after these simple steps, you already have a delicious white bean and pea chicken dish!
The chicken meat is evenly stewed, giving a feeling of softness that melts in your mouth. The white beans and peas are rich and creamy. The potatoes are sticky and fragrant, blending with the rich flavor from the broth, leaving a sweet aftertaste on the tongue.
This dish is suitable to be served with bread or hot rice and can be dipped with a little salt and pepper with lime to enhance the flavor!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Chicken
- Choose a chicken with characteristic golden-yellow skin, the outer layer of skin is thin, smooth, has good elasticity, and the meat inside has a natural pinkish-red color, not too pale or too dark, with few bruises or blood clots.
- Press with your hand to check if the chicken is water-inflated. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- If buying frozen chicken, choose to buy at reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure product quality.
How to prepare and eliminate the odor of chicken meat
- Method 1: Rub the chicken meat with a mixture of salt and vinegar in a 2:1 ratio for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water several times.
- Method 2: You can also substitute vinegar with lemon; just rub a few slices of lemon with a little salt onto 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 onto the chicken and let it sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
How to choose fresh and delicious white beans
- Choose white beans that are plump, shiny, uniform in size, and have the characteristic aroma of beans.
- You should buy beans from reputable stores with clear origins and remember to check that the packaging is intact and has a long shelf life.
- Do not choose beans that show signs of dampness, mold, or shriveled, broken beans.
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Just a few simple steps and you have completed 2 dishes of chicken cooked with white beans that are tender, delicious, and full of nutrients. Quickly jot down the recipe in your cooking notebook. Wishing you success and a flavorful meal with this chicken dish!
