Braised Chicken In Soya Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken In Soya Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large chicken leg, cut into 5 pieces with bones; 1 teaspoon dark soya sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornflour; 1 large sweet onion, skin removed and cut into wedges; 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, cut into halves (can also use black chinese mushrooms, canned or dried); 2 tablespoons sliced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, skin removed and crushed; 1 piece cinnamon; 2 cloves; 1 star anise; 5 peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dark soya sauce; 300 ml water or 300 ml chicken stock; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 stalk coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1 large chicken leg, cut into 5 pieces with bones
1 teaspoon dark soya sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 large sweet onion, skin removed and cut into wedges
3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, cut into halves (can also use black chinese mushrooms, canned or dried)
2 tablespoons sliced ginger
2 cloves garlic, skin removed and crushed
1 piece cinnamon
2 cloves
1 star anise
5 peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dark soya sauce
300 ml water or 300 ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 stalk coriander leaves, chopped

1
Marinate the chicken pieces with ingredient no. (2) to (4) for 30 minutes.
2
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion and garlic till fragrant.
3
Add the chicken pieces and fry lightly.
4
Put in the ingredient numbers (5) to (16) and simmer till the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens.
5
Add a little more water if necessary as this dish should be quite wet.
6
Put in the corriander leaves and stir for a minute.
7
Ready for serving.
8
Note 1: Do not overcook the meat so as to have a good texture.
9
Note 2: If you find that the gravy is too oily, place the cooked dish into the fridge. When the dish is cold, the fats will coagulate as a white layer on top. Remove the layer of fats with a spoon. Reheat the dish and it will be ready for serving.

343

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large chicken leg, cut into 5 pieces with bones, 1 teaspoon dark soya sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornflour, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken In Soya Sauce 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!

Braised Chicken In Soya Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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