Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken thigh
Skin on
Soft boiled eggs
Cooked
Spinach
Cooked
Japanese leek
Very thinly julienned
Chicken broth
Low sodium
Shaoxing wine
Japanese leek (green part)
Garlic
Smashed
Soy sauce
Low sodium
Brown sugar
Honey
Oyster sauce
Salt the chicken generously and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Rinse off the salt, pat the chicken dry, and roll it up with the skin side out.
Wrap the chicken tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal.
Poke about 10 small holes in the plastic wrap with a toothpick.
Boil the wrapped chicken in a pot of water for 30 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently.
Reserve the broth for the marinade and soup.
Turn off the heat after 30 minutes.
Unwrap the chicken and leave it in the broth for 20 minutes.
Prepare the marinade by smashing the garlic cloves.
Combine all marinade ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.
Avoid excessive reduction of the marinade.
While the marinade is still hot, place the chicken in a bowl with the marinade, garlic, and leek.
Let the chicken soak up the flavor in the marinade.
Once the marinade has cooled, add the soft boiled eggs to the bowl.
Turn the eggs occasionally to ensure even flavoring.
Cover the chicken and eggs with kitchen parchment paper to prevent drying.
Spoon the marinade over the chicken and eggs occasionally.
Marinate for 12-24 hours.
Slice the chicken to your desired thickness.
Arrange the sliced chicken with cooked spinach and julienned white leek on a plate.
Spoon some of the marinade over the chicken.
Add the eggs and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
For a richer flavor, use a high-quality soy sauce.
Adjust the amount of sugar and honey to your liking.
Marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours for best results.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be marinated overnight.
Arrange chicken slices artfully with spinach and leeks. Drizzle with marinade.
Serve with steamed rice.
Serve as part of a bento box.
Serve with a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Complements the sweet and savory flavors.
A refreshing counterpoint to the richness of the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A classic Cantonese barbecue dish.
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