Delicious Soy Braised Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
• 1 tablespoon roasted and ground Szechwan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• vegetable oil for frying
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 4 leaves leaf lettuce
• 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the Szechwan peppercorns, chili oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sake and brown sugar. Mix well, then add chicken pieces and stir to ensure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to marinate the chicken.
2. Fill a wok about halfway full of oil for deep-frying. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Reserving the marinade, fry the chicken in batches, a few pieces at a time, in the hot oil until golden brown, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the fried chicken and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. Clean the wok and add the reserved marinade. Stir in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Return the fried chicken pieces to the wok, cover, and simmer for about 35 minutes, turning the chicken at least once to ensure even cooking.
4. Remove the chicken from the wok and let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and arrange them on a serving platter lined with fresh lettuce leaves. Spoon the flavorful sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh green onion for a delicious final touch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 667 kcal
• Fat Content: 55 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1625 mg
• Protein Content: 32 g
• Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g