SWEET CHICKEN ASADO

Ingredients:

1 kilo chicken (bone-in)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

4 cloves crushed garlic

½ teaspoon 5 spice powder

4 pieces star anise

3 tablespoons cooking oil

2 cups chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions:

Season chicken with salt all over (rub it). Let it stand for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, in a pan heat cooking oil. 

Pan-fry both sides of the chicken over medium to low heat for 5 minutes per side.

Drain out excess oil. Saute garlic and cook until light brown.

Add in soy sauce and chicken broth. Let it simmer for a few minutes.

Season with 5 spice powder and add star anise. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes over medium to low heat to simmer.

Note: Adjust water as needed but don’t put too much.

Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Stir until flavors are well combined.

Transfer to a serving plate.

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