Cold Chicken
A flavorful chicken dish features chicken simmered in soy sauce, then garnished with sesame oil and scallions.
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Instructions
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Place chicken tightly in a pot.
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Add soy sauce, sugar, star anise, ginger, and enough water to cover the chicken; bring to a rolling boil.
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Reduce heat to a medium boil and cook for 20 minutes, ensuring chicken remains covered with water.
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Turn off heat, cover pot tightly, and let chicken cool completely within the pot.
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Remove and drain chicken, reserving the cooking liquid.
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Cut chicken into serving pieces and arrange on a platter, skin-side up.
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Pour 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid over the chicken.
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Brush with sesame oil and sprinkle with scallions.
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Serve at room temperature or chilled.