Chicken Braised With Ginger And Star Anise

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 pieces fresh ginger, finely julienned (3cm each)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 kg chicken thigh fillet, cut into thirds
• 1/3 cup rice wine (i don't have it so i use sake)
• 1 tablespoon honey (i have used maple syrup)
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce (i have used the dark successfully)
• 1 star anise

Recipe

• 1 heat a wok over medium heat, add the peppercorns and cook, shaking often for 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
• 2 remove and crush lightly with the back of a knife.
• 3 reheat the wok, add the oil and swirl to coat.
• 4 add the ginger and garlic and cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
• 5 add the chicken, increase the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned all over.
• 6 add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
• 7 serve with rice.