Braised Chicken Legs: A Flavorful Chinese Home-Cooked Classic

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This braised chicken leg dish is inspired by classic Chinese home cooking. It’s simple yet rich in flavor, with a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. I love how tender the chicken becomes after slow cooking, making it a great comfort meal, especially when paired with rice.

Braised Chicken Legs: A Flavorful Chinese Home-Cooked Classic

This braised chicken leg dish is inspired by classic Chinese home cooking. It’s simple yet rich in flavor, with a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. I love how tender the chicken becomes after slow cooking, making it a great comfort meal, especially when paired with rice.

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Ingredients

40 mins
2-3 servings
  1. 4chicken legs
  2. 1 pieceginger (sliced)
  3. 1 pieceginger (sliced)
  4. 2scallions (cut into sections)
  5. 2 tbsplight soy sauce
  6. 1 tbspdark soy sauce
  7. 1 tbspcooking wine
  8. 1 tbspsugar
  9. as neededWater

Cooking Instructions

40 mins
  1. 1

    Blanch chicken legs to remove impurities.

  2. 2

    Caramelize sugar, then add chicken and stir-fry for color.

  3. 3

    Add soy sauce, cooking wine, and other seasonings.

  4. 4

    Simmer until the chicken is tender.

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