Chinese-style Braised Chicken Drumettes with Daikon

Name: Chinese-style Braised Chicken Drumettes with Daikon Radish and Star Anise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken drumettes; 1/2 Daikon radish; 1 Star anise; 1/2 tsp Szechuan pepper; 3 Red chillies; 1 knob Ginger; 2 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Weipa; 1 tsp Chicken chicken stock powder; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 100 ml Sake; 200 ml Water

Servings: persons

500 grams Chicken drumettes
1/2 Daikon radish
1 Star anise
1/2 tsp Szechuan pepper
3 Red chillies
1 knob Ginger
2 clove Garlic
1 tsp Weipa
1 tsp Chicken chicken stock powder
3 tbsp Soy sauce
100 ml Sake
200 ml Water

1
Heat one teaspoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken drumettes until golden brown.
2
Slice the daikon radish into 2 cm thick rounds.
3
Remove the skin and cut in half.
4
Put the daikon radish into a pressure cooker.
5
Arrange the chicken drumettes on top.
6
Put all the other ingredients in and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat and leave to stand until the pressure is released.
8
This photo shows how it looks like after being cooked in a pressure cooker.
9
The moisture comes out of the daikon radish so you can see more cooking juice.
10
Adjust the seasoning and bring back to the boil.
11
Sprinkle with chopped green onion.
12
The cooking juice is very tasty so serve the chicken and daikon with it.
13
Use the daikon radish skin to make a kinpira dish.
14
Divide into small paper cases for your lunch box and freeze.
15
'Kinpira using Daikon Radish Skin and Carrot'.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 500 grams Chicken drumettes, 1/2 Daikon radish, 1 Star anise, 1/2 tsp Szechuan pepper, and more.

Yes, Chinese-style Braised Chicken Drumettes with Daikon Radish and Star Anise 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.

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Chinese-style Braised Chicken Drumettes with Daikon Radish and Star Anise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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