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Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe

Savory Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers

Try this Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe; it's comforting, juicy, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken (3–4 lbs) Main protein that delivers a tender, juicy base.
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 4 cups Water Acts as the liquid for the braising process.
  • 1 cup Light Soy Sauce Provides a bright saltiness.
  • 1/2 cup Dark Soy Sauce Adds color and richness.
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice Introduces a touch of sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Rock Sugar or Brown Sugar Contributes sweetness and depth.
For the Aromatics
  • 4 slices Ginger Provides warmth and aromatic quality.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Adds savory depth.
  • 2 Star Anise Enhances the aromatic profile.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor.
  • 3 Bay Leaves Infuses the braising liquid.
  • 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns Adds unique numbing spice.
  • 1 stalk Green Onion Contributes freshness to the broth.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Kitchen Twine
  • cutting board
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Rinse the whole chicken under cold water, then pat it dry. Trim any excess fat and tie the legs with kitchen twine.
  2. Prepare Braising Sauce: In a large pot, combine water, light and dark soy sauce, apple juice, and rock sugar. Add ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, and green onion. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Braise Chicken: Lower the seasoned chicken into the pot, breast-side down, and maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and let cook for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Flip and Simmer: After initial cooking time, flip the chicken and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken.
  5. Rest in Sauce: Turn off the heat but leave the chicken in the pot for 30–40 minutes to retain juiciness.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the chicken and brush with sesame oil. Let rest for 10 minutes before chopping. Serve warm with sauce over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure you don’t overcook the chicken for best results. Adjust timing if using smaller cuts to retain tenderness.

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