Soy Garlic Chicken

Soy Garlic Chicken is savory, sweet and juicy with amazing umami flavor that's created by simmering a whole chicken in a soy sauce broth.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (2-4 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (1" pieces)
• 1 shallot (sliced thinly)
• 1 1/2 cups Shaoxing wine
• 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 star anise
• 10 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
• Chili crisp (optional for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the ginger, shallot, star anise and green onions for 2 minutes.
2. 2Add the wine and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the remaining ingredients (except water and chicken) and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
4. 4Add the chicken and the water, ensuring not to overfill the pot with water. If pot is too full, use less water. **Chicken should be almost fully covered if possible.
5. 5Bring to a simmer and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
6. 6Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 160F degrees at the thighs.
7. 7Remove from pot and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. 8Cut up and serve with the cooking liquid, steamed rice, chopped green onions and chili crisp (optional).