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Crispy Soy Chicken

Soy Sauce Chicken is the ultimate Asian-inspired chicken dish! with crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat, it's sure to be a family favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling
2 hrs
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
  • ½ cup light soy sauce
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chinese rice wine
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and smashed
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • canola oil

Instructions

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  1. In a deep, narrow pot over medium heat, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the chicken and boil for about 10 minutes, occasionally basting with liquid. Lower heat and simmer chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the meat reads 165 F.
  3. Drain chicken from liquid and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer on a platter and keep uncovered in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to overnight to completely dry.
  4. In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 3-inches deep of oil to 350 F.
  5. Add chicken and deep-fry, turning once or twice for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until heated through and skin is golden and crisp. 
  6. Using tongs, remove chicken from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 315mg 7%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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