Braised Chicken Thighs

@AniphaeS

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Food made in China

 · 3 Sep 2023

Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cooking wine
• 3 large slices of ginger
• 2 star anises
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 cups water

Instructions:

• Place a cooking pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the pot.
• Sear the chicken on all sides until it achieves a beautiful golden brown color.
• Add 1.5 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to the pot.
• Add 3 large slices of ginger, 2 star anises, 1 tablespoon of peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, and 1 small cinnamon stick.
• Pour in 2 cups of water to enhance the flavors and create a savory braising liquid.
• Close the lid of the pot and reduce the heat to medium low.
• Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, carefully flip the ribs over to ensure even braising.
• Remove the pot from the heat and take out the star anises, bay leaves, peppercorns, ginger slices, and cinnamon stick.
• Your delicious Braised Chicken Thighs are now ready to be enjoyed.