RED COOKED CHICKEN, EASTERN CHINESE STYLE
This recipe is adapted from "The Gourmet Chinese Regional Cookbook" by Calvin B. T. Lee and Audrey Evans lee. A fine alternative to Chinese stir fries. It can be made ahead and reaheated. The anise gives it a wonderully exotic flavor. The gravy can be saved and reused.
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Star anise (available in Asian markets) comes in cellophane bags.
- Whole ones have a total of eight points, each with an anise seed inside.
- If you can't find a whole one, just count out eight broken pieces.
- Use a little more or less to taste but don't omit it since it's an important element in this recipe.
- The original recipe calls for Chinese rock sugar which imparts a lustrous finish to the gravy.
- Available in Asian stores.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken.
- Heat oil and brown chicken on all sides.
- Add the anise, scallions, ginger& garlic and brown slightly.
- Combine the soy sauces, brown sugar, stock and sherry and pour into the pot with the chicken.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down until the sauce is simmering slightly.
- Cook uncovered for 45- 50 minutes, turning and basting every 10 minutes.
- To serve just pull the meat off with a serving fork.
- Use the gravy on the chicken and on rice.
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Arbaz Yousaf
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was very tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Meghann Flook
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. My family loved it.
Donyel Posey
[email protected]This is my favorite red cooked chicken recipe! The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over rice.
Akash Chowdhuri
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Lahuj
[email protected]This recipe was very easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was very flavorful and the chicken was very tender. I would definitely make this again.
Adilynn Jarvis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Samshad Hussain
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Monicah njambi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.
Amohelang Ndhlovu
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was very juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This was my first time making red cooked chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was very tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Millie Mischewski
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Chad Carpenter
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Bineesh Vydu
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was perfect. It was easy to make and I will definitely be making it again.
Faizan Xhaikh
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.