Asian Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Asian Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sugar; 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 12 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; ¾ cup dark soy sauce; 2 cups light soy sauce; 4 ½ cups water; 8 lbs skinless chicken legs; 6 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; canola oil (as needed); cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb sugar
1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
12 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
¾ cup dark soy sauce
2 cups light soy sauce
4 ½ cups water
8 lbs skinless chicken legs
6 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
canola oil (as needed)
cooked rice

1
Place sugar in a pot.
2
Tie the peppercorns, fennel, cloves, cinnamon and anise in a cheesecloth.
3
Place in pot.
4
Add the soy sauces and water.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Add chicken.
7
Reduce.
8
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
9
Drain.
10
(Can reserve liquid for another use if desired).
11
Let cool.
12
Remove meat.
13
Shred.
14
Combine with the honey, vinegar, corstarch and water.
15
Cover.
16
Chill 6 hours.
17
Stir fry in a little oil to re-heat.
18
Serve over rice.

2843

kcal

Calories

Fat

385

Carbs

306

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sugar, 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Asian Glazed 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!

Asian Glazed Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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