Chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce with garlic and ginger
4 servings
60 minutes
This recipe embodies pan-Asian flavor traditions, combining the sweetness of honey, the spiciness of garlic, and the heat of chili. Chicken breast marinated in a fragrant mix of soy sauce, ginger, and honey is baked to a golden crust while being regularly basted with marinade for flavor richness. The dish features tender meat and a rich palette of flavor notes – from sweet to spicy, from deep umami to fresh ginger aftertaste. It can be served with rice, noodles or vegetables for a harmonious Asian dinner. The origins of such dishes trace back to the culinary traditions of China and Japan where marinades play a crucial role in enhancing ingredient flavors. This dish is perfect for both a cozy home dinner and an impressive treat for guests.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Finely chop the garlic and ginger.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 20 g
3
Remove seeds from the chili and chop it finely.
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
4
Mix the chopped vegetables with soy sauce and honey.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 20 g
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Honey: 70 g
5
Rinse the chicken breasts under running water and place them in a zip bag.
- Chicken fillet: 700 g
6
Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal it and mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Honey: 70 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 20 g
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
7
Take out the package and remove the chicken breasts. Do not pour out the marinade; it will still be useful.
8
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
9
Baste the breasts with marinade every 10 minutes during baking.
- Soy sauce: 50 ml
- Honey: 70 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 20 g
- Chili pepper: 1 piece