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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Mark B
m@hotmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Badshah Brohi
badshah_brohi50@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.
Soyad Khan
k-s32@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Jood Alzaben
alzaben@hotmail.co.ukI've tried a lot of red-cooked chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Toor Khan
toor_khan@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too sweet. I won't be making this again.
GBURGS
gburgs@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great with noodles or vegetables.
Fawas Robiu
r_fawas59@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always tender and juicy.
andrew wright
a-wright@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was a little bland for my taste, but that's easily fixed with a few extra spices.
Messiah Lee
m38@hotmail.co.ukI 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.
ahmadkhan ahmadkhan
ahmadkhanahmadkhan@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best red-cooked chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ben Miller
b@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but this dish was actually really good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering.
Deanna Canady
deanna_canady@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was incredibly flavorful and the sauce was to die for.
Krisztina Pósa
k-p@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjusted next time.
Sydney Richard
richards@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for red-cooked chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the star anise and cinnamon.
yasir mehmood5
yasirm@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so moist and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Raji Mia
mia-raji@yahoo.comThis red-cooked chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a huge hit with my family.