I highly recommend chopping the drumsticks and thighs into two pieces across the bones. So you get large-bite size pieces that will be more flavorful once braised. But you can leave them uncut as well. Another option is to use boneless cuts, preferably thighs. In this case, you will need...
One small adjustment I made is to use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken on the bone like my mother used to make. The Chinese love using chicken on the bone, because it yields tastier results. However, chopping the chicken into small pieces can create little fragments of bone that—...
Chicken:Use boneless chicken breasts or swap in boneless chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time. Beans:I recommend a mixture of kidney, cannellini, and pinto beans, but you may mix and match your favorite beans. Typically, I drain beans, but the juices in this recipe add extra body ...
Lots of recipes, especially soups, stews and some casseroles call for chicken broth.There’s no need to buypre-made chicken brothin the cans or boxes at the store. It’s super easy to make your own chicken stock with the leftovers from chicken you already buy. You can also use this c...