Braised Soy Chicken with Ginger and Garlic
Braised Soy Chicken with Ginger and Garlic
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch thick coins
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Braising Liquid
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the braising liquid: In a medium bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, granulated sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the sliced ginger, smashed garlic cloves, and star anise. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the pot, skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken pieces and sear for another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Pour the prepared braising liquid over the chicken. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and braise for 30 minutes, turning the chicken pieces once halfway through to ensure even cooking and coating.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
After 30 minutes, remove the lid. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced to a glossy glaze that coats the chicken. Be careful not to burn the sauce.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Remove the star anise, ginger slices, and garlic cloves if desired, or leave them in for presentation. Serve the braised chicken hot, spooning plenty of the rich sauce over each serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if using.
⏱️ 5 min
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Braised Soy Chicken with Ginger and Garlic
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch thick coins
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Braising Liquid
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the braising liquid: In a medium bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, granulated sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the sliced ginger, smashed garlic cloves, and star anise. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the chicken pieces to the pot, skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken pieces and sear for another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Pour the prepared braising liquid over the chicken. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and braise for 30 minutes, turning the chicken pieces once halfway through to ensure even cooking and coating.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
After 30 minutes, remove the lid. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced to a glossy glaze that coats the chicken. Be careful not to burn the sauce.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Remove the star anise, ginger slices, and garlic cloves if desired, or leave them in for presentation. Serve the braised chicken hot, spooning plenty of the rich sauce over each serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if using.
⏱️ 5 min