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🍗 Soy Sauce Chicken: A Flavorful Cantonese Classic

This Soy Sauce Chicken is a deliciously aromatic and tender Cantonese dish, featuring juicy chicken simmered in a rich, savory soy sauce-based broth. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2-4 serving 1x

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)

1 cup light soy sauce

½ cup dark soy sauce

¼ cup sugar

5 slices ginger

3 cloves garlic (smashed)

2 stalks green onions (cut into thirds)

2 pieces star anise

1 stick cinnamon

2 cups water

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Optional: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce for added richness

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Set aside.

Make the Sauce: In a large pot, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, green onions, star anise, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil.

Simmer the Chicken: Carefully lower the chicken into the simmering broth. Cover and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway to ensure even cooking.

Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and brush with sesame oil to keep the skin moist. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve: Slice the chicken and drizzle with a bit of the soy sauce broth. Garnish with fresh green onions and serve with steamed rice or noodles.

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop Simmering
  • Cuisine: Cantonese, Chinese
  • Diet: Halal

Keywords: Soy sauce chicken, Cantonese chicken, Chinese braised chicken, flavorful chicken recipe, easy soy sauce chicken

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