Aniseed Chicken Recipe

Name: Aniseed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup liquid honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 whole star anise; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cooking oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup liquid honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 whole star anise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Heat cooking oil in wok or large frying pan on medium-high. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, for about 3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from wok.
2
Add garlic and ginger to same wok. Heat and stir for about 1 minute.
3
Add next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil on high. Reduce heat and then add chicken. Cover and Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove and discard star anise.
4
Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce is boiling and thickened.
5
Serve over your favourite rice.
6
This recipe also freezes very well. Freeze it with your favourite fried rice for an asian microwave tv dinner, or use leftovers in your favourite egg roll recipe!

548

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Aniseed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aniseed Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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