Step 1

Rub salt all over the chicken. Let it stay for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the cooking oil in a wide cooking pot.

Step 3

Pan-fry both sides of the chicken in medium heat for 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Scoop out the excess oil. Add the garlic and cook until light brown.

Step 5

Pour-in the soy sauce and chicken broth. Stir and let boil.

Step 6

Put-in the 5 spice powder and star anise. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Note: Add water if needed.

Step 7

Add-in the sugar and ground black pepper. Stir.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

Step 9

Share and enjoy!