Red-Cooked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Red-Cooked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken thighs (about 8); 2 tablespoons Asian seasoning; 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup Chinese wine or medium-dry Sherry; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 4 whole star anise; 4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 8 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken thighs (about 8)
2 tablespoons Asian seasoning
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced ginger
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Chinese wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
4 whole star anise
4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 8 teaspoons water

1
Season the chicken thighs with the Asian seasoning.
2
Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook, turning, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4
With tongs, transfer to a plate.
5
Lower the heat to medium and add 1 cup of the green onions and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
6
Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
7
Add the stock, water, soy sauce, wine, vinegar, cinnamon and star anise and bring to a boil.
8
Lower the temperature and simmer for 20 minutes.
9
Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and braise over medium-low heat until tender, about 45 minutes.
10
Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
11
Increase the heat to medium, add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick and shiny, about 5 minutes.
12
To serve, spoon the rice into the center of each of 4 large plates.
13
Arrange 2 thighs on the rice and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
14
Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup of green onions.

1534

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

193

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken thighs (about 8), 2 tablespoons Asian seasoning, 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Red-Cooked Chicken Thighs 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 Thighs

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