Cantonese Shoyu Chicken 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 1 1/2 cups water 5 cloves garlic, grated 1 seed star anise 1/4 cup scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths 1 (3 pound) fryer, cut up 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons water Bring soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, water, ginger, anise, garlic and scallion to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Arrange chicken on a platter. Mix cornstarch with water; add to sauce to thicken. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.