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soy sauce chicken on a white platter with rice and sliced cucumbers and tomatoes on the side.
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Cooling2 hours
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

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
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Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 3-inches deep of oil to 350 F.
  • 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. 
  • Using tongs, remove chicken from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 315mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.2mg