Moon Fan 🇲🇺 | Braised Soy Chicken Rice

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are more flavorful and drumsticks are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is versatile.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the whole chicken to the pot, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, then add sugar, star anise, bay leaves, and white pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.

Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.

Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pot, simmering until slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

Cook rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth for added flavor if desired.

Serve the sliced chicken over rice, drizzled with the thickened sauce, and garnish with scallions and coriander.

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