Dongpo Chicken

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Dongpo Chicken (Chinese - Main Course) Recipe

Similar to Dongpo Pork, this dish features tender braised chicken cooked in soy sauce, wine, and spices until it becomes incredibly flavorful and tender.
Ingredients:
  • Chicken thighs - 4
  • Soy sauce - 7 fl oz (200 ml)
  • Rice wine - 7 fl oz (200 ml)
  • Sugar - 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • Scallions - 4
  • Ginger - 1 knob
  • Garlic - 4 cloves
  • Star anise - 2
  • Cinnamon stick - 1
  • Water - 17 fl oz (500 ml)
Instructions
  • Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and set aside.
  • In a pot, add the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir well.
  • Add enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set aside.
  • Increase the heat to high and continue cooking the sauce until it thickens and is reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot and stir well to coat with the thickened sauce.
  • Serve hot with rice and steamed vegetables.

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