Taiwanese Style Braised Chicken (紅燒雞)
紅燒雞 (Taiwanese Style Braised Chicken) is a classic Taiwanese dish that features tender chicken braised in a flavorful sauce. This dish is packed with savory and aromatic flavors, making it a popular choice for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 slices ginger
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the chicken thighs over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, brown sugar, and water to the pot.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
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
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Stovetop
Tools
Cutting board Knife Measuring cups Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the 紅燒雞 with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete Taiwanese meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the soy sauce and rice wine for 30 minutes before cooking.
Cost
$15