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.

Taiwanese Style Braised Chicken (紅燒雞)

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

  1. In a large pot, brown the chicken thighs over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, brown sugar, and water to the pot.
  3. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  4. 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