酱油鸡 Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken ( Perfected Recipe )

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are lower in fat and drumsticks are more affordable.

dark soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Lower sodium option for health-conscious eaters.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vinegars provide acidity and flavor without the cost.

star anise

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise extract

Fennel seeds mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add Light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, chicken bouillon, and water.

Add garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon bark, dried tangerine peels, and brown sugar to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Carefully add the chicken quarters to the pot, skin side down.

Cover and braise the chicken for about 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through.

Check the chicken for doneness; it should be cooked through and tender.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes.

Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pot.

Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce it slightly for a thicker sauce.

Slice the chicken and serve it drizzled with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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