Braised Chicken with Tangerine and Star Anise (Star Anise)
In this recipe, star anise imparts a spicy licorice flavor and aroma, with sweet hints of cinnamon and cloves. Tangerine zest and juice add a sweet-tart element, cutting through the richness of the chicken thighs. Be sure to remove and discard the whole star anise before serving the dish.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Sriracha | 1 tsp (5g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Tangerine | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
| Star Anise | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tangerines
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 3 1/4 lb. total
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 Tbs. peanut oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha
- 2 star anise
- 2 tsp. cornstarch