CHICKEN

SPICED SOY CHICKEN

Serves 6

Ingredients

1½ Tablespoons oil

2kg chicken thigh cutlets, skin removed

¾cup/185ml salt reduced soy sauce

¾cup/185ml Shao hsing (Chinese Cooking Wine) or dry sherry

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

3 star anise

1 cinnamon sticks

1½ teaspoons sesame oil

2 Tablespoons brown sugar, well packed 1½ Tablespoons cornflour

1⁄3 cup/125ml water

2 green onions, very thinly sliced

1½ red chillies, seeds removed and thinly sliced

METHOD

Searing on the Stovetop with

EasySear™ pan

1.Place EasySear™ pan onto stovetop and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes, add oil and heat a further 1 minute.

2.Cook chicken pieces in batches until well browned on both sides, remove from pan. Remove EasySear™ pan from heat and drain off oil.

Slow Cooking

3.Place EasySear™ pan back into slow cooker base.

4.Add soy sauce, Shao hsing, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, sesame oil and brown sugar, mix well.

5.Return chicken to pan and turn to coat all over in marinade. Cover with lid.

6.Turn Temperature Control Dial to ‘Auto’ setting. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is cooked, turning once during cooking if possible.

7.Remove chicken from EasySear™ pan and arrange pieces on a serving plate. Cover to keep warm.

EasySear™ pan on Stovetop

8.Place EasySear™ pan back onto stovetop and bring mixture to the boil. Mix together cornflour and water, stir into EasySear™ pan, continue stirring until sauce boils and thickens.

9.Serve chicken with the marinade spooned over and top with green onions and chillies.

Setting Variation: Use the High setting and cook for 3 to 4 hours or Low setting for

5 to 6 hours.

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Breville BSC500 manual Spiced SOY Chicken, EasySear pan on Stovetop
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BSC500 specifications

The Breville BSC500 is an innovative slow cooker that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it a standout option for home cooks looking to create delicious, hassle-free meals. Known for its multifunctionality and precision cooking, the BSC500 is designed to enhance the cooking experience while delivering consistent, mouth-watering results.

One of the key features of the Breville BSC500 is its unique "Sear & Stew" function. This allows users to brown their meat directly in the cooking pot before slow cooking, helping to seal in flavor and build richer broth or sauces. The stainless steel cooking bowl is not only durable but also designed to conduct heat evenly, ensuring that food cooks thoroughly and uniformly.

Another notable technology incorporated in the BSC500 is its smart control panel, which features an LCD display that makes it easy to select cooking times and temperature settings. This slow cooker offers several cooking options, including low, medium, and high settings, allowing for flexibility depending on your meal plan and schedule. Additionally, it has a programmable timer that lets you set cooking times from 1 to 12 hours, ensuring your meal is ready when you need it.

The BSC500 also boasts a portable design that includes a secure locking lid, making it convenient for transporting meals to potlucks or parties. The lid is designed with a silicone seal that helps to retain moisture and heat, enhancing the slow cooking process and ensuring food remains succulent and flavorful.

Safety is another area where the Breville BSC500 excels. It features cool-touch handles to prevent burns during handling and an overheating protection mechanism that automatically turns off the unit in case of any temperature irregularities.

In addition to its cooking capabilities, the Breville BSC500 is easy to clean, with a removable, dishwasher-safe cooking bowl and lid that simplify the post-cooking cleanup process.

With its thoughtful design and innovative technological features, the Breville BSC500 slow cooker redefines convenience in the kitchen, making it an excellent choice for busy families and cooking enthusiasts alike. Whether you are preparing hearty stews, tender roasts, or wholesome soups, this slow cooker delivers reliability and performance you can trust.
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