Hong Kong SAR China

Soy Sauce Chicken, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Soy Sauce Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Hong Kong SAR China
Ingredients: chicken thighs 700 g; chicken broth 500 ml; dry sherry 60 ml; dark soy sauce 60 ml; brown sugar 3 tbsp; ginger 4 slices; garlic 3 cloves; star anise 2; cinnamon stick 1

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

30 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
In a pot, bring chicken broth, dry sherry, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon to a boil over medium heat.
2
Add the chicken thighs skin-side down, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until cooked.
3
Remove chicken, carve into pieces, and drizzle with a few spoonfuls of the reduced poaching liquid before serving.

How it's eaten in Hong Kong SAR China

In Hong Kong, it is served with a side of ginger-scallion oil for dipping.

Ingredients (serves 2)

chicken thighs700 g
Swap: bone-in chicken thighs 700 g（juicier flavor）
chicken broth500 ml
dry sherry60 ml
Swap: dry white wine 60 ml（retains aroma）
dark soy sauce60 ml
Swap: soy sauce 60 ml + molasses 1 tsp（color and depth）
brown sugar3 tbsp
ginger4 slices
garlic3 cloves
star anise2
cinnamon stick1

Authentic ingredients in Hong Kong SAR China

whole chicken900 g
light soy sauce120 ml
dark soy sauce60 ml
rock sugar45 g
Shaoxing wine60 ml
ginger4 slices
garlic3 cloves
star anise2
cinnamon stick1
scallion2 stalks

Optional authentic touch
Cooling the poached chicken in an ice bath right after cooking tightens the skin, creating a delicate, jelly-like texture.

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