Main DishesChinese RichardObradovic Jun 24, 2025 38
Description
Tender chicken simmered in a rich soy-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and star anise, served with blanched baby bok choy and steamed rice 🍛. This classic Cantonese main dish delivers deep umami and warm aromatics in every bite.
Ingredients
🍗 600 g chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (21 oz)
🧄 3 garlic cloves, smashed
🫚 15 g fresh ginger, sliced (1 tbsp)
⭐ 1 star anise
🌾 60 ml light soy sauce (4 tbsp)
🧂 30 ml dark soy sauce (2 tbsp)
🍯 20 g brown sugar (1 tbsp)
💧 250 ml water (1 cup)
🥬 200 g baby bok choy (7 oz), halved
🍚 Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
Preparation
1️⃣ In a pot, combine water, both soy sauces, sugar, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Bring to a boil.
2️⃣ Add chicken thighs, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Flip once halfway.
3️⃣ Blanch bok choy in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain.
4️⃣ Remove chicken and let rest. Boil sauce for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
5️⃣ Serve chicken over rice with bok choy. Drizzle sauce on top 🍛.
