Easy Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb chicken thighs (skinless, boneless, about 1.1-1.2 kg)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chicken stock (salt reduced if possible, 230-250 ml)
• 1 x 14 oz can coconut cream (about 400 grams)
• 1 star anise (optional but recommended)
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional but recommended)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ large onion (diced roughly)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• ¼ cup water