Braised Soy Sauce Chicken

Ingredients:

6 drumstick/wing chicken

6-8 eggs

5-6 shiitake mushroom ~ soak

2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground white pepper

2 stalk scallion

2 cup water

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Spices

1 Star-Anise

2" Cinnamon stick

5 cloves garlic

5 sliced gingers

Sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

3 tbsp light soy sauce

3 tbsp Chinese rice wine

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken with ground white pepper and salt. Let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring the eggs to hard-boiled, peel, and set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium-low heat. Add the ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Cut the scallions into small portions and add them to the pot. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium, then add the marinated chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the sauce ingredients, stir to mix, and cook for another 1 minute.
5. Add water to the cooking pot and add the eggs and mushrooms. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Then, adjust the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve it with hot, steamed white or brown rice.