Hawker-Style Soya Chicken
Servings Prep Time
2-3people 10minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Servings Prep Time
2-3people 10minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 1whole chickenabout 1.5kg
  • 3cups Water
  • 1/2cup Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1/4cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4cup oyster sauce
  • 2tbsp Sugar
  • 3slices Ginger
  • 3cloves garlicsmashed
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 Spring Onionstied in a knot
  • 1tbsp Sesame Oilfor brushing
  • cooked ricefor serving
Instructions
  1. Clean and pat dry the whole chicken.
  2. In the Instant Pot, add water, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir well.
  3. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot, breast side up. Add the knotted spring onions on top. Close the lid, set to “Pressure Cook” on high for 25 minutes.
  4. Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken, brush with sesame oil, and slice. Serve with rice and drizzle some sauce over the chicken.
  6. Enjoy!