Braised Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

Chicken of the woods mushrooms are a wild mushroom that can be found in the fall in the PNW. The season is short so if you come across these mushrooms at your local farmers market, in the store, or out in the wild be sure to snag some because they may not be there next time.

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Chicken of the Woods Mushroom

How to Use

Substitute chicken of the woods mushrooms in any dish where you would use shredded chicken or meat.

What is a Braise

I recommend braising these mushrooms because they can be quite "meaty".

Braising is a cooking technique that involves seasoning, searing and slow cooking in a liquid until tender. This can be done in a pressure cooker, slow cooker, oven, or stovetop.

Ideas of what to make with braised chicken of the woods

• Mushroom Mac n Cheese

• Pulled BBQ mushroom sando

• Soup or Stew

• Enchiladas

• Mushroom Tacos

• Japchae

  
  

Step by Step Video

Recipe:

Yield: 6 cups / about 10 servings

Ingredients:

1 lbs chicken of the woods mushrooms

1 yellow onion

1 garlic clove

3 sprigs of hard herbs: thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano

1/4 cup of white wine

1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Salt

Pepper

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

(additional spices can be used)

Step by Step Visual Directions

1. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper, let sit for 10 mins while you cut the onions and garlic. This allows the salt to seep into to mushroom.

2. Sear mushrooms on both sides in a pan over high heat with a splash of avocado oil, about 3 mins per side. Repeat with all mushrooms

3. Turn heat down to medium and sauté onions, garlic and herbs, stirring occasionally for 5 mins or until onions are translucent. Add a splash of wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to remove any fond.

4. Add everything to your instant pot pressure cook on high for 40 minutes or slow cook for 5 hours.

• Dutch oven method: add everything to a dutch oven with a lid and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1-2 hours or until fork tender.

5. Remove mushrooms from braising liquid and let cool to the touch.

6. Pull mushrooms into pieces like shredded chicken and serve in on your favorite meal in place of chicken.

Shredded Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

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How to Eat Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

Substitute chicken of the woods in any recipe that requires shredded chicken.

Here are some tasty ideas for dishes you can create using braised chicken of the woods mushrooms. The possibilities are truly endless.

BBQ Chicken of the Woods Sandwich

Shredded Braised Chicken of The Woods Mushrooms in BBQ Sauce

Chicken of The Woods Mushroom Mac n Cheese

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