The technique of "red cooking" involves cooking food slowly in a soy sauce-based liquid, which gives the dish its deep red color. Serve this flavorful chicken over rice or cellophane noodles.
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Ingredients
Method
Place sherry, rice wine vinegar, shoyu sauce, ginger, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks, half of the orange zest, cabbage and 1 tablespoon water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven that will comfortably fit all of the chicken.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of chicken lightly with five-spice powder. Set aside.
Add garlic and chicken.
Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Turn thighs and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
When chicken is fully cooked, uncover and stir in the remaining orange zest.
Remove from heat.
Discard star anise, cinnamon sticks and large pieces of ginger.
Serve chicken immediately, spooning cabbage and sauce with it.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
360
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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