Uncle Lang's Three Teacup Chicken Recipe

Name: Uncle Lang's Three Teacup Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole star anise; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry; 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil; 4 whole chicken legs or 4 small breast halves on the bone (about 2 pounds); 3 medium garlic cloves, smashed; 6 slices ginger; 1/2 cup homemade chicken broth

Servings: persons

3 whole star anise
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 whole chicken legs or 4 small breast halves on the bone (about 2 pounds)
3 medium garlic cloves, smashed
6 slices ginger
1/2 cup homemade chicken broth

1
In a medium bowl, combine the star anise, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and rice wine.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes with 1 to 2 seconds of contact.
4
Swirl in the oil and carefully add the chicken skin side down, spreading it in the wok.
5
Cook, undisturbed 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting the heat between medium and medium-high to let the chicken brown.
6
Add the garlic and ginger.
7
Then, using a metal spatula, turn the chicken over, and pan-fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is browned but not cooked through.
8
Stir the soy sauce mixture, and swirl it into the wok.
9
Turn the chicken over.
10
It should be golden brown.
11
Swirl the broth into the wok, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook 8 minutes for the legs or 5 minutes for the breast.

429

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole star anise, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Uncle Lang's Three Teacup 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.

Uncle Lang's Three Teacup Chicken

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