Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Chicken thigh

Skin on

5 unit

Soft boiled eggs

Cooked

1 unit

Spinach

Cooked

1 unit

Japanese leek

Very thinly julienned

200 ml

Chicken broth

Low sodium

2 tbsp

Shaoxing wine

1 stalk's worth

Japanese leek (green part)

3 clove

Garlic

Smashed

100 ml

Soy sauce

Low sodium

1 tbsp

Brown sugar

1 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Oyster sauce

Step 1
~4 min

Salt the chicken generously and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2
~4 min

Rinse off the salt, pat the chicken dry, and roll it up with the skin side out.

Step 3
~4 min

Wrap the chicken tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal.

Step 4
~4 min

Poke about 10 small holes in the plastic wrap with a toothpick.

Step 5
~4 min

Boil the wrapped chicken in a pot of water for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently.

Step 7
~4 min

Reserve the broth for the marinade and soup.

Step 8
~4 min

Turn off the heat after 30 minutes.

Step 9
~4 min

Unwrap the chicken and leave it in the broth for 20 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Prepare the marinade by smashing the garlic cloves.

Step 11
~4 min

Combine all marinade ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.

Step 12
~4 min

Avoid excessive reduction of the marinade.

Step 13
~4 min

While the marinade is still hot, place the chicken in a bowl with the marinade, garlic, and leek.

Step 14
~4 min

Let the chicken soak up the flavor in the marinade.

Step 15
~4 min

Once the marinade has cooled, add the soft boiled eggs to the bowl.

Step 16
~4 min

Turn the eggs occasionally to ensure even flavoring.

Step 17
~4 min

Cover the chicken and eggs with kitchen parchment paper to prevent drying.

Step 18
~4 min

Spoon the marinade over the chicken and eggs occasionally.

Step 19
~4 min

Marinate for 12-24 hours.

Step 20
~4 min

Slice the chicken to your desired thickness.

Step 21
~4 min

Arrange the sliced chicken with cooked spinach and julienned white leek on a plate.

Step 22
~4 min

Spoon some of the marinade over the chicken.

Step 23
~4 min

Add the eggs and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Serve as part of a bento box.

Serve with a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Stir-fried Vegetables
Kimchi

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

A classic Cantonese barbecue dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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