Beijing Style Braised Chicken Drumsticks (红烧鸡腿)

红烧鸡腿 (Beijing Style Braised Chicken Drumsticks) is a classic Beijing dish known for its rich, savory flavors and tender chicken drumsticks. This recipe combines traditional Chinese cooking techniques with aromatic spices to create a delicious and comforting dish.

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Beijing Style Braised Chicken Drumsticks (红烧鸡腿)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken drumsticks and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same wok, add ginger, garlic, green onions, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Return the chicken drumsticks to the wok. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  4. Season with salt to taste. Serve the braised chicken drumsticks hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Tools

Tongs Spatula Cooking pot

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the braised chicken drumsticks with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken drumsticks in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$10