A delicious Cold-Served Chicken Roll recipe.
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| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boneless chicken thigh (drumstick) | 2 | ||
| Cooking wine | to taste | ||
| Light soy sauce | to taste | ||
| Oyster sauce | to taste | ||
| Black pepper sea salt | to taste | ||
| Sichuan peppercorns | 1 small handful | ||
| Star anise | 3-4 | ||
| Bay leaf | 1 | ||
| Scallion and ginger | to taste |
A delicious Cold-Served Chicken Roll recipe.

Prepare the chicken: Remove the bone from the drumstick thighs. Use the back of a knife to pound the meat loosely — this helps it absorb marinade better and makes the texture more tender. Marinate: Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and sea salt to the pounded chicken. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.

Roll into a log: Roll up the marinated chicken thigh tightly. Wrap it firmly with aluminum foil, pinching both ends to secure the roll — this keeps its shape during cooking. Place the roll in a pot, add water to cover, then add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaf, scallion, ginger, and cooking wine. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 30–35 minutes until cooked through.

Cool and set: Remove the cooked roll and soak it in its own broth. Refrigerate overnight for the best texture!

Slice and serve: Cut the chilled roll into thick slices. Dip in your favorite sauce or enjoy as-is — it’s delicious cold!
