Our 1st Viral Recipe, Now Perfected! Soy Sauce Chicken 豉油鸡 Chinese Whole Chicken Recipe

#chinesecooking #chinesechickenrecipes #soysaucechicken
When we first started our channel, Soy Sauce Chicken was one of the very first recipes we shared. Back then, we hadn’t settled on our video style, so we didn’t provide proper measurements, which made it tricky for home cooks to follow. This updated version comes with clear step-by-step guidance and exact measurements, so you can easily recreate this glossy, flavour-packed chicken at home. Braised gently in soy sauce with garlic and spices, this dish is a true comfort food you can easily serve at home. Cook it with confidence now and happy cooking!

See the ingredient list below for your easy reference. We hope you can recreate this yummy recipe in the comfort of your home.
__________________________
Serves 4-5

For the Marinated Chicken
1kg (35.27oz) whole fresh chicken
2 tsp salt
10 tbsp or 200ml (6.76fl oz) premium dark soy sauce
15g (0.53oz) young ginger, sliced thinly
1 spring onion, tied into a knot

Other Ingredients
60g (2.12oz) rock sugar or regular white/brown sugar
2.5L water (use about 1.5L of hot water to dissolve the sugar, then top up with the rest)
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
2 bulbs of garlic
2 tbsp salt
100ml (3.38fl oz) Chinese rice wine (optional)
A little sesame oil (to coat the cooked chicken and prevent it from drying out)

Seasonings for 300ml of the Sauce
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
A little cornflour solution