This dish is simple, requires few ingredients, and doesn't need to be simmered for a long time, yet it's delicious and goes perfectly with rice—ideal for quickly serving a large group! For a single serving, the seasoning can be a little lighter, and since potatoes are the main dish, there's no need to cook rice separately.
Materials
Super simple and easy-to-make braised chicken recipe steps
After soaking the chicken pieces in water to remove blood, marinate them with salt, black pepper, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
The remaining ingredients are prepared as shown in the picture.
Heat oil in a wok, add chicken pieces and stir-fry until they change color.
For those trying to lose weight, you can remove some oil before frying the spices.
Set aside and sauté all the spices until fragrant.
Add carrots and potatoes next, along with a little salt.
Stir-fry until the edges start to brown a little
Add boiling water, bay leaves, and star anise. Turn to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onions, stir well, and turn off the heat.
Super easy and simple tips for making braised chicken pieces
1. Drain the chicken pieces as much as possible and stir-fry until the skin is crispy and fragrant before proceeding to the next steps. This will create a wok hei (wok aroma) and render the chicken fat, making it less greasy. 2. Onions, ginger, and garlic are used to enhance the flavor; omit them if you don't have them. Chicken cooks very quickly, so don't cook it for too long. Briefly stir-fry the vegetables before adding boiling water; this will make them more fragrant. To shorten the cooking time, cut them into smaller pieces.
