Ingredients for Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken
- 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- five spice powder
- 1 star anise
- 1 clove minced garlic
- bird's eye chile
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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How to Make Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 clove garlic (minced), and 1 star anise. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or equivalent amount of other chicken pieces). Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, gently turning the chicken occasionally until cooked through.
- Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set them aside on a serving platter.
- Skim off any excess fat from the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish generously with 2 scallions (thinly sliced) and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice.
- Enjoy your incredibly flavorful and easy Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
45 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
33g
Carbs
3g
