As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine. Return chicken ...

This is a lower-calorie version of the classic Chinese dish that no one can resist ... For the sauce, place the plums in a small saucepan with the star anise, peppercorns, garlic, ginger ...

You can find star anise whole or ground in the spice aisle. Related: Chinese-Style Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup with Star ...