Shanghainese Red Rice Wine Chicken Soup
A comforting chicken soup simmered with fragrant Shaoxing rice wine and ginger, reflecting the subtle flavors of Shanghainese cuisine. This Chinese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, Shaoxing rice wine, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 6 cups water
- 2, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 4 bone-in chicken thighs and pat dry. In a large pot, combine chicken thighs with 6 cups cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim any foam from the surface for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine, 3 slices fresh ginger, and 2 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until chicken is tender and broth is aromatic.
- Step 3: Remove chicken and shred meat off bones. Discard bones and return shredded chicken to the pot. Season soup with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp white pepper. Stir well and serve hot.
