Soy Sauce Chicken

Soy Sauce Chicken

Tender chicken braised in a savory soy-based sauce with aromatic spices and served over steamed rice.

⏱ 45 minServes 4Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
  2. 2Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
  4. 4Add star anise, cinnamon stick, and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
  5. 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. 6Uncover and increase heat to medium, cooking for another 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
  7. 7Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot over steamed rice.

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