Soy Garlic Chicken

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. 1

   Heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the ginger, shallot, star anise and green onions for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the wine and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients (except water and chicken) and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

4. 4

   Add 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. 5

   Bring to a simmer and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 160F degrees at the thighs.

7. 7

   Remove from pot and let rest for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut up and serve with the cooking liquid, steamed rice, chopped green onions and chili crisp (optional).