Chicken breasts in a sweet and spicy sauce with apple juice and ginger
4 servings
35 minutes
Chicken breasts in a sweet-spicy sauce with apple juice and ginger is an exquisite dish of Chinese cuisine that combines savory and sweet notes. The origins of such a sauce trace back to ancient traditions of Eastern gastronomy, where the balance of flavors plays a key role. Tender chicken fillet infused with the aromas of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce acquires a pleasant caramel glaze thanks to brown sugar and apple juice. The mild heat of chili pepper adds zest, while apple cider vinegar and ketchup create a harmonious sweet-sour base. The dish pairs perfectly with white rice that absorbs the rich sauce, making each piece of chicken even more appetizing. This is not just dinner; it's a true journey into the world of flavors that can surprise and delight every gourmet.
1
Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces (for one bite).
- Chicken breast fillet: 900 g
2
In a large deep skillet, fry the meat in heated olive oil in batches until golden brown and transfer to a bowl.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
In the same pan where the chicken was fried, mix apple juice with water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and spices. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, heating the liquid over medium heat without bringing it to a boil.
- Apple juice: 0.3 glass
- Water: 0.5 glass
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Brown soft sugar: 0.3 glass
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
- Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chili pepper flakes: 0.8 teaspoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
4
Place the fried chicken pieces in the pan with the sauce. When the sauce boils, reduce the heat and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
- Chicken breast fillet: 900 g
5
Serve the chicken hot with boiled white rice.