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