Chicken in citrus-ginger marinade

4 servings

50 minutes

Chicken in citrus-ginger marinade is a true embodiment of gastronomic comfort with a light Eastern accent. This recipe combines the freshness of tangerine, the tartness of lemon juice, and the spiciness of ginger, creating a balanced palette of flavors. Ginger adds pleasant sharpness while garlic enriches the aroma. Soy sauce and olive oil make the meat tender and juicy, while baking on a salt bed ensures softness and richness. The dish is suitable for both cozy home dinners and festive tables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 533.5
• Proteins: 41.1g
• Fats: 39.5g
• Carbohydrates: 5.6g

Ingredients

• Gherkin Chicken: 850 g
• Salt: 700 g
• Ginger: 20 g
• Garlic: 16 g
• Tangerines: 1 pc
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean the garlic, ginger, and mandarin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 16 g
   • Ginger: 20 g
   • Tangerines: 1 piece

2. Squeeze the juice of the mandarin into a deep bowl, no need to strain the pulp. Then add lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tangerines: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

3. Add garlic pressed through a press to the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 16 g

4. Do the same with ginger or grate it on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 20 g

5. Add olive oil and soy sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon

6. Add pepper, then mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon

7. Pour salt into the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 700 g

8. Rub the chicken with marinade and place it on salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkin Chicken: 850 g

9. Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

10. The chicken will be ready in 35–40 minutes! Let it cool a bit and serve.