Easy Chinese Soy-Braised Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Easy Chinese Soy-Braised Chicken recipe for a delicious dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups soy sauce , more if needed
	3 cups water , more if needed
	1 piece ginger , peeled and sliced
	3 tablespoons sugar
	2 teaspoons cinnamon
	1 teaspoon star anise
	4 pieces chicken thighs ( or a combination of the two ) or 4 pieces chicken wings ( or a combination of the two )
	1 scallion , roughly chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

14g

Fat

16g

The Chinese Soy-Braised Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine that is easy to make and delicious. It is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold or rainy day. The dish is made by simmering chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, water and spices until it is fully cooked and then letting it marinate in the sauce to create a rich, salty and slightly sweet flavor. The dish is often served over rice or noodles and garnished with scallions.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, combine the soy sauce, water, ginger, sugar, cinnamon and star anise.
2.	Add the chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, turn the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3.	Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside.
4.	Turn the heat to high and bring the soy sauce mixture to a boil. Let it boil for about 7-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5.	Turn the heat off and add the chicken back to the pot, making sure it gets coated with the thickened sauce.
6.	Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

PROS

This dish is simple to make, delicious and has a unique blend of soy sauce and spices that creates a flavorful dish.
It can be made with chicken thighs, wings or a combination of the two.

It is also a one-pot meal, making cleanup a breeze.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium, which may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.
Additionally, it may be too salty for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body. Soy sauce contains antioxidants and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. The ginger in this dish has anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea properties and may also help improve digestion.