Chinese Braised Chicken (Super Soft)

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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    1250 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Chinese Braised Chicken (Super Soft)

Chinese slow braised chicken (super soft version)

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 chicken ,1 to 1.5kg

Marinating Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 thumb ginger
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 tbsp. Chinese cooking wine

Slow Braising Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. rock sugar
  • 2 star anises
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 bark Chinese cinnamon ,break into small sections
  • 1/2 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn
  • Water as needed

Wash

  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 tbsp. water
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Instructions

  1. Clean the chicken and then soak in clean water for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. And then add all the marinating ingredients and marinate for 2-3 hours (the inner side should be well marinated too).
  3. Transfer only the chicken to a large pot, add enough water to cover. Add all the spices, green onion, sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off the fire and let the chicken soak in the liquid overnight. Re-heat the content to a boiling and pick the chicken out and air dry naturally.
  4. Then pre-heat oven to 180 degree C, brush a small layer of honey (optional) and roast in middle rack for 15 minutes.
  5. Cut into small chunks and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1250kcal (63%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 101g (202%) Fat 76g (117%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 375mg (125%) Sodium 8781mg (366%) Potassium 1157mg (33%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 935IU (19%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 9.8mg (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1250kcal 63%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 101g 202%
Fat 76g 117%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 375mg 125%
Sodium 8781mg 366%
Potassium 1157mg 25%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 935IU 19%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 9.8mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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