Golden Chicken Recipe

Name: Golden Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken; 1 piece gingerroot, size of small walnut; 1 spring onion; Simmering Sauce; 1 cup water; 1 cup light soy sauce; 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 whole star anise; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg chicken
1 piece gingerroot, size of small walnut
1 spring onion
Simmering Sauce
1 cup water
1 cup light soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 whole star anise
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons brown sugar

1
Wash chicken well and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Place ginger and spring onion in the cavity of the chicken.
3
Bring the sauce ingredients to the boil in a saucepan large enough to hold the chicken. Make sure honey and sugar dissolve completely.
4
Place the chicken in the saucepan with the sauce. Bring back to the boil, basting the sauce over the chicken, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
5
Simmer the chicken for 15 minutes; the sauce should be just bubbling. Turn the chicken over to cook for another 15 minutes, then return the chicken to its back again for a final 25-30 minutes of low simmering.
6
The chicken is cooked when the flesh on the drumstick has shrunk back from the bone.
7
Remove the chicken to cool to room temperatures, then chop into pieces, chinese style, for serving.
8
To serve, spoon about 3 tablespoons of the reheated sauce over the chicken and garnish attractively with fresh spring onion curls.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg chicken, 1 piece gingerroot, size of small walnut, 1 spring onion, Simmering Sauce, and more.

Yes, Golden 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!

Golden Chicken

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