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soy sauce chicken

Recipe by
Marian DeSnyder
Dunkirk, NY

I learned this recipe when I was living in Okinawa and it is a family favorite!

yield 5 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For soy sauce chicken

  • 21/2 lb
    chicken, in like size pieces
  • SAUCE
  • 2/3 c
    soy sauce
  • 4 slice
    fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp
    wine
  • 1/2-2/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    water
  • 3-4 md
    star anise
  • GARNISH
  • 3 sprig
    green onions sliced on the bias for garnish

How To Make soy sauce chicken

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients except chicken and bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Add chicken, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove cover, lower heat Turn chicken and baste Add more water if needed
  • 4
    Cook another 30 minutes Sauce should be thick, about 1 cup
  • 5
    Cut large pieces of chicken in half and toss in sauce Garnish with 3 green onions sliced on the bias
  • 6
    Serve over rice
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