Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant

Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant

Overview

Chicken has a high protein content and is easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. It can enhance physical strength and strengthen the body. In addition, chicken also contains fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E and niacin. Chicken is also rich in potassium sulfate amino acids, so it can make up for the deficiencies of beef and pork. Chicken has more vitamin A than other meats. Although it is inferior to vegetables or liver in terms of quantity, its vitamin A content is much higher than beef and pork. Eggplant is a purple vegetable with very high nutritional value. It is delicious and well-known for its anti-aging, anti-cancer, heat-clearing and relieving effects. Moreover, eggplant can also absorb fat and play a role in weight loss. Home-style braised eggplant with chicken nuggets is a high-protein, low-fat home-cooked dish that is mellow and delicious. You won’t gain weight if you eat more of it

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Steps

  1. Blanch the chicken pieces, remove and drain

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 1
  2. After the pot is heated, add an appropriate amount of oil, add star anise and 2 tablespoons of sugar

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 2
  3. Stir-fry the white sugar until it becomes brown. Keep moving the spatula. When the sugar turns dark brown, add the chicken pieces

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 3
  4. Add chicken pieces and stir-fry

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 4
  5. Add chopped green onions and ginger

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 5
  6. Add 1 bowl of water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low for 20 minutes,

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 6
  7. Peel and cut eggplant into cubes

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 7
  8. After 20 minutes, add the eggplant and a few chopped peppers, and simmer for another 10 minutes

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 8
  9. Mellow and delicious

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 9
  10. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers

    Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Braised Eggplant step 10