Braised Chicken Legs

Braised Chicken Legs

This savory **Soy-Glazed Chicken Legs with Quail Eggs** is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with golden-fried quail eggs in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfectly seared chicken legs are simmered in a delicious blend of soy sauce, hoisin, cooking wine, and sugar, infused with aromatic ginger and chili peppers for a bold kick. The quail eggs, fried until crispy, soak up the savory glaze, adding a delightful texture to every bite. Slowly braised to perfection, the chicken becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the sauce thickens into a glossy, irresistible coating. Easy to make yet packed with umami depth, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it hot over steamed rice to enjoy the full harmony of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in every mouthful.

10 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Chicken legs
4 pieces (about 800g)

The aromatics

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Quail eggs
8 pieces (about 112g)

The sauce & seasonings

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Ginger
2 slices (about 10g)
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Chili peppers
2 pieces (about 15g)
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Soy sauce
2 tablespoons
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Cooking wine
1 tablespoon
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Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon
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Sugar
1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the chicken legs and drain the water;

2. Step 2

Step 2
Fry the quail eggs in a pot of oil until golden brown, then set aside;

3. Step 3

Step 3
Mix soy sauce, cooking wine, hoisin sauce, and sugar to make a sauce;

4. Step 4

Step 4
Put the chicken legs in a pot, fry both sides until golden brown, then pour in the sauce, ginger slices, and chili peppers, and stir-fry;

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add 1 bowl of clear water, add the fried quail eggs, and boil over high heat before reducing to medium-low heat;

6. Step 6

After cooking for 20 minutes, insert a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, it is cooked, then collect the sauce and serve.

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