Chicken Braised with Ginger and Star Anise Recipes

Ingredients :

1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns

2 tbsp peanut oil

3cm x 2cm fresh ginger, julienned

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1kg chicken thigh fillets, cut in half

80ml Chinese rice wine

1 tbsp honey

60ml light soy sauce

1 star anise

Method :

Heat a wok over medium heat, add the peppercorns and cook, stirring to prevent burning, for 2-4 minutes, or until fragrant.
Remove and lightly crush with the back of a knife.
Reheat the wok, add the oil and swirl to coat.
Add the ginger and garlic, cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly golden.
Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned all over.
Add the peppercorns, wine, honey, soy sauce and star anise to the wok, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Divide among four plates and serve with steamed rice.

Ready to eat in 30 minutes

Serves 4 - 6

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