Chicken pieces with ginger and soy sauce
4 servings
45 minutes
Chicken pieces with ginger and soy sauce is a dish that embodies the harmony of flavors and aromas. Ginger, with its spicy sharpness, combined with rich soy sauce gives the chicken a unique depth and richness. This recipe traces back to European cuisine but draws inspiration from Eastern traditions where ginger and soy sauce are considered key ingredients. The chicken acquires an appetizing golden crust, while caramelized onions and garlic add a delicate sweetness. Serving with green onions adds freshness and lightness to the dish. Perfect for both a weekday dinner and entertaining guests, this dish pairs excellently with rice or fresh vegetable sides, surprising with its simplicity of preparation and richness of flavor.
1
Cut the ginger root into thin strips to make 0.5 cup. Transfer to a bowl and cover with cold water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Fresh ginger: 1 piece
2
Heat oil in a pan over high heat and fry the chicken cut into small pieces in batches for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Chicken breast fillet: 700 g
- Canola oil: 2 tablespoons
3
In the same pan, sauté the thinly sliced onion, ginger, and minced garlic for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, and sauté on high heat for another 3-4 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Fresh ginger: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
- Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
4
Add the chicken and fry for a while longer. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
- Chicken breast fillet: 700 g
- Green chopped onions: 0.5 glass