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Red-Cooked Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
Another great recipe compliments of Cuisine at Home. It was suggested as a week-night meal since it so easy to prepare; however, it also makes a nice presentation for a small gathering of friends.
Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) bottle low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 slices fresh ginger
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick, 3 to 4 inches
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 skinless chicken leg quarters
2 -3 green onions, sliced
Directions:
1. Over high heat, bring the first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large saute pan.
2. Add the chicken and cover; reduce heat to medium.
3. Simmer for 3o minutes, turn chicken over; cover and continue to cook an additional 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
5. Boil the braising liquid, uncovered, until syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Strain through a sieve and spoon off any fat that rises.
7. Brush sauce onto chicken to coat; garnish with sliced scallions and serve with extra sauce for dipping.
By RecipeOfHealth.com