Red Cooked Chicken, Eastern Chinese Style Recipe

Name: Red Cooked Chicken, Eastern Chinese Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole frying chickens; 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 star anise; 1 -2 clove garlic, lightly smashed; 2 -3 slices ginger, lightly smashed; 2 scallions, lightly smashed; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 3/4 cup dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) whole frying chickens
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 star anise
1 -2 clove garlic, lightly smashed
2 -3 slices ginger, lightly smashed
2 scallions, lightly smashed
1 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
3/4 cup dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry

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Star anise (available in Asian markets) comes in cellophane bags.
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Whole ones have a total of eight points, each with an anise seed inside.
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If you can't find a whole one, just count out eight broken pieces.
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Use a little more or less to taste but don't omit it since it's an important element in this recipe.
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The original recipe calls for Chinese rock sugar which imparts a lustrous finish to the gravy.
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Available in Asian stores.
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Remove any excess fat from the chicken.
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Heat oil and brown chicken on all sides.
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Add the anise, scallions, ginger& garlic and brown slightly.
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Combine the soy sauces, brown sugar, stock and sherry and pour into the pot with the chicken.
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Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down until the sauce is simmering slightly.
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Cook uncovered for 45- 50 minutes, turning and basting every 10 minutes.
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To serve just pull the meat off with a serving fork.
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Use the gravy on the chicken and on rice.

527

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) whole frying chickens, 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 star anise, 1 -2 clove garlic, lightly smashed, and more.

Yes, Red Cooked Chicken, Eastern Chinese Style 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, Eastern Chinese Style

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