STAR ANISE-GINGER "BRAISED" WHOLE CHICKEN

STAR ANISE-GINGER

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 celery stalks, cut into ½" pieces
2 large carrots, cut into ½" pieces
2 large onions, cut into ½" dice
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley
2 star anise
2 tbsp minced ginger
½ cup soy sauce
2 quarts low sodium chicken-broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 5-6-lb whole chicken

Steps:

1. In Dutch oven, combine celery, carrots, onions, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, star anise, ginger, and soy sauce. Add chicken broth and season. 2. Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot, breast-side up; cover completely with stock. 3. Cover and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and barely simmer for 45 minutes. Turn off heat and let pot stand, covered, for ½-1 hour. Remove chicken and strain broth, reserving vegetables. Carve chicken and serve with vegetables and bowls of broth.