How to Cook Chicken of The Woods Mushroom Recipe
Discover how to prepare Chicken of the Woods mushrooms with this easy-to-follow guide. Whether you're sautéing, frying, or baking, this article covers essential techniques to ensure your wild mushrooms are both delicious and safe to eat. Includes tips on identifying fresh mushrooms, cooking methods, and health benefits.
Equipment
- cutting board
- chopping knife
- cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chicken of the woods mushrooms
- 1/3 cup water (or broth)
- 3 tbsp butter (or fat/oil of choice)
- 2 pcs cloves fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tspn chives (optional)
- 1 tspn parsley (optional)
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut mushrooms into ½ inch thick pieces.
- Simmer mushrooms in broth or water for 10 minutes on medium heat in a cast iron skillet or pan. Allow the liquid to reduce.
- Add butter and chopped fresh garlic (and/or other optional seasonings) to the pan and cook until the garlic is fragrant and golden or for 1-2 additional minutes.
Notes
- For very wet or fresh mushrooms, cook in a dry non-stick pan, or a cast iron pan with a small amount of water or broth (just enough to not stick to the pan) until the moisture evaporates. Then add seasonings and the butter/fat/oil to sauté.
- For dry or older mushrooms, cover the mushrooms in broth or water and simmer until liquid evaporates. Then add seasonings and butter/fat/oil to sauté.