Braised Chicken Thigh with Chicken Leg Mushrooms

Braised Chicken Thigh with Chicken Leg Mushrooms

This savory **Braised Chicken Legs with Vermicelli and Mushrooms** is a hearty, aromatic dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and silky vermicelli in a rich, caramelized sauce. The recipe starts by caramelizing sugar for a deep, sweet base, then searing chicken legs to lock in juices. Star anise and cinnamon add warm, fragrant notes, while soy sauce enhances the dish with umami depth. Chicken leg mushrooms soak up the flavorful broth, and vermicelli cooks to perfection in the savory liquid. The key to this dish is maintaining a robust boil, ensuring the flavors meld beautifully. Finished with a touch of chicken essence and salt, this one-pot meal is both comforting and satisfying—perfect for a family dinner. The blend of spices, tender meat, and slurp-worthy noodles makes it an unforgettable culinary experience.

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
500g
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chicken leg mushrooms
200g

The aromatics

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vermicelli
100g

The sauce & seasonings

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star anise
2 pieces
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cinnamon
2 small branches
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sugar
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash and cut the chicken legs into pieces; wash and slice the chicken leg mushrooms, and prepare 2 star anise and 2 small branches of cinnamon.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat oil in a pot, add sugar and stir-fry until the sugar caramelizes, then add the chopped chicken legs and stir-fry for a moment.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add the star anise and cinnamon, stir a few times, then add soy sauce to color and stir-fry for a moment.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After the sauce boils, add an appropriate amount of cold water (ensure there is enough water) and continue to boil until the water opens. Skim off the foam from the surface.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the sliced chicken leg mushrooms and stew together, keeping the fire large throughout the process.

6. Step 6

Step 6
In the middle stage, add vermicelli and cover the pot to continue braising the chicken and vermicelli until the vermicelli is soft and cooked. If the water is insufficient, add some boiling water to prevent dryness.

7. Step 7

Step 7
When the water is almost evaporated, add chicken essence and salt to adjust the flavor.

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