HOW TO COOK CHINESE-STYLE CHICKEN ASADO || LOW SODIUM RECIPE || THE UNSALTED KITCHEN

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

sesame oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

In a deep pan or pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chicken, skin side down, and sear both sides until cooked and lightly browned.

Remove from oil and cut into small cubes.

In the same pot with oil, sauté garlic and onion until aromatic and lightly browned.

Add back the cut chicken pieces.

Pour in soy sauce and add brown sugar and bay leaves.

Cook until the sugar has slightly caramelized, then add water.

Once it starts to boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the meat becomes tender--add more water if needed.

Once the liquid is reduced to a thick sauce and the meat is fork-tender, add Hoisin sauce and season with pepper. Stir.

Transfer into a serving dish and serve with steaming hot rice.

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