Red-Cooked Chicken Recipe

Name: Red-Cooked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bottle low sodium soy sauce; 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1/2 cup green onion, sliced; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 slices fresh ginger; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick, 3 to 4 inches; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 skinless chicken leg quarters; 2 -3 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) bottle low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 slices fresh ginger
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick, 3 to 4 inches
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 skinless chicken leg quarters
2 -3 green onions, sliced

1
Over high heat, bring the first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large saute pan.
2
Add the chicken and cover; reduce heat to medium.
3
Simmer for 3o minutes, turn chicken over; cover and continue to cook an additional 10 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
5
Boil the braising liquid, uncovered, until syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Strain through a sieve and spoon off any fat that rises.
7
Brush sauce onto chicken to coat; garnish with sliced scallions and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) bottle low sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup dry sherry, 1/2 cup green onion, sliced, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Red-Cooked 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.

Red-Cooked Chicken

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