Apple Roasted Chicken & 🌢 Spicy Shredded Chicken

Zhenting HE / 2025-11-07

🍎 Apple Roasted Chicken & 🌢 Spicy Shredded Chicken #

Originally, I planned to make only Apple Roasted Chicken. However, as I started preparing, I realized that time was a bit tight and I wouldn’t finish everything in one go. To make the most of the leftover roasted chicken, I decided to create a second dish: Spicy Shredded Chicken with Parsley. This way, I could enjoy a quick, flavorful dish from the leftovers while adding a fresh and spicy twist. The combination of sweet roasted apple flavors and the vibrant, herby shredded chicken makes for a satisfying two-part meal.

🍎 Recipe 1: Apple Roasted Chicken #

Ingredients #

  • 1400g corn chicken
  • 1–2 apples, sliced or chopped
  • Scallions
  • Ginger
  • Salt
  • Olive oil or cooking oil

Instructions #

  1. πŸ§‚ Prepare the chicken
    Clean the chicken thoroughly. Rub salt all over the inside and outside. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes to absorb flavor.

  2. 🍏 Prepare the apples
    Core and cut the apples into slices or chunks.

  3. 🍎 Stuff apples into the chicken
    Insert the apple pieces into the chicken cavity. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and scatter scallion and ginger pieces around it so the aroma can infuse the meat.

  4. πŸ›’ Oil the chicken
    Brush the chicken surface with olive oil or cooking oil. Sprinkle a little extra salt if desired.

  5. πŸ”₯ Roast
    Preheat the oven to 200Β°C (390Β°F). Roast the chicken for 45–60 minutes depending on size and oven type. Turn or baste halfway to ensure even browning.

  6. ⏱ Rest
    Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Then cut or carve for serving.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Stuffing apples inside the chicken adds sweetness and aroma. Adjust roasting time based on the chicken size.

Apple Roasted Chicken

🌢 Recipe 2: Spicy Shredded Chicken with Parsley (from leftover roasted chicken) #

Ingredients #

  • Leftover roasted chicken (~1400g or part of a whole chicken)
  • Scallions
  • Ginger
  • Chili peppers (fresh or dried, to taste)
  • Parsley, a generous amount (chopped)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Cooking oil

Instructions #

  1. πŸ— Tear the chicken
    Break leftover roasted chicken into large pieces. Remove bones if preferred.

  2. πŸ”₯ Blanch in hot water
    Boil water in a pot, add ginger and scallion pieces. Put the chicken pieces in for 1–2 minutes to remove excess fat and any strong flavor.

  3. ❄️ Ice water cooling
    Remove the chicken and place in ice water for 2–3 minutes to firm up the texture.

  4. βœ‹ Shred the chicken
    Pull the chicken apart along the grain into strips or chunks.

  5. 🌿 Season with parsley and chili

    • Finely chop scallions, ginger, chili peppers, and a generous amount of parsley
    • Mix with salt or chicken seasoning powder
    • Pour hot oil over the shredded chicken and mix well to coat evenly

πŸ’‘ Tip: Parsley adds freshness and aroma. Adjust chili amount to your preferred spiciness. If the chicken seems dry, extend the blanching time slightly or add a little chicken stock to keep it moist.

πŸ“Œ Notes #

  • The Apple Roasted Chicken can be made in advance, and leftovers work perfectly for the Spicy Shredded Chicken with Parsley.
  • Adjust chili and parsley amount according to taste.
  • Ice water cooling makes chicken texture firmer, especially for shredding.

Spicy Shredded Chicken with Parsley

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Last modified on 2025-11-07