Set seared chicken legs aside, skin-side up, on a plate. As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay ...
In a large pot, add oil and brown chicken carcasses remaining from the marinade ... cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, orange juice and thyme. Sauté in the chicken fat until fragrant and slightly ...