Mushroom Oyster Sauce Chicken Thighs
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Mushroom Oyster Sauce Chicken Thighs

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Mushroom Oyster Sauce Chicken Thighs

About This Recipe

This savory Braised Chicken Legs with Mushrooms recipe is a fragrant, umami-packed dish that brings together tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich, aromatic sauce. Marinated chicken legs are stir-fried with a blend of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and dried chili peppers, creating a deep, spicy-sweet flavor. The mushrooms, soaked for maximum richness, add a meaty texture, while oyster sauce and soy sauce enhance the dish’s savory depth. A final touch of sugar and starch thickens the sauce into a glossy, irresistible glaze. Perfect served over steamed rice, this dish is a comforting yet bold meal that highlights the warmth of Chinese spices. Quick to prepare yet full of complex flavors, it’s a must-try for anyone craving a hearty, restaurant-quality dinner at home.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 500g
  • small mushrooms 200g
The aromatics
  • ginger 10g
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • garlic 3 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • star anise 4 pieces
  • cloves 4 pieces
  • cinnamon 1 piece
  • cardamom 1 piece
  • dried tangerine peel 1 piece
  • dried chili peppers 2 pieces
  • Sichuan pepper 1 tsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • starch 1 tsp
  • vegetable oil 3 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients, soak the small mushrooms in warm water, wash and cut the chicken legs into small pieces, and marinate them with cooking wine and a small amount of salt for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
Step 2
Prepare the seasonings: 4 star anise, 4 cloves, 1 piece of cinnamon, 1 piece of cardamom, a suitable amount of dried tangerine peel, 2 dried chili peppers, a small amount of Sichuan pepper, and a suitable amount of ginger, scallions, and garlic.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat 6 layers of oil over low heat, pour in the seasonings and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pour in the chicken legs, add a suitable amount of soy sauce and a spoonful of oyster sauce, stir-fry over medium heat until the chicken is cooked and colored.
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Step 5
Step 5
Pour in the mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat for over 1 minute.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add a suitable amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes. (Use the second soaking water of the mushrooms, wash the mushrooms with the first soaking water, and then soak them in the second water).
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Step 7
Step 7
Reduce the sauce over high heat, add a spoonful of sugar to the soup before turning off the heat, dissolve the sugar, then add a small amount of starch water to thicken the sauce, and turn off the heat.
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Step 8
Step 8
The dish is ready to be served.
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Step 9
Step 9
The dish is ready to be served.
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Step 10
Step 10
The dish is ready to be served.

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