3 whole star anise
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 whole chicken legs or 4 small breast halves on the bone (about 2 pounds)
3 medium garlic cloves, smashed
6 slices ginger
1/2 cup homemade chicken broth