Star Anise Chicken

Name: Star Anise Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken thighs ((bone-in, skinless, 1400 grams), see note 1); ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 2 tablespoons oil ((see note 2)); 1 leek ((halved and sliced), see note 3); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger ((finely grated, about 1 inch)); 1 cup cooking white wine ((240 milliliters), see note 4); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 cup chicken stock ((240 milliliters), see note 5); 1 whole star anise; 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

Star anise chicken combines the warm, aromatic flavors of star anise with tender chicken, creating a rich, savory dish with plenty of delicious sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:20:14 GMT