Chicken in soy sauce with maple syrup
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken in soy sauce with maple syrup is a vivid example of the blend of American culinary traditions with elements of Asian cuisine. The dish features tender chicken meat infused with the rich flavor of soy sauce and the sweet depth of maple syrup. This balance between salty and sweet creates a unique gastronomic experience. Potatoes and carrots add textural richness, while garlic and paprika enhance the spiciness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, especially if you want to surprise guests with unconventional flavor combinations. It pairs well with light salads or crispy baguettes, and its rich aroma makes it a true culinary revelation.
1
Wash the chicken, cut it into pieces, place it in a pot, and fill it with water.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
- Potato: 6 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
2
While the chicken is boiling, cut the vegetables: potatoes into large pieces, carrots into sticks, onions into 4 parts.
3
Once the water with chicken boils, add the potatoes and salt the broth.
- Potato: 6 pieces
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
4
When everything boils, add the carrot and onion.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
5
For the sauce, mix soy sauce, garlic, and maple syrup.
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Maple syrup: 4 tablespoons
6
Without fully cooking the potatoes, pour in the sauce and gently mix everything.
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
- Maple syrup: 4 tablespoons
7
There shouldn't be too much broth, rather, there should be very little; if there's too much broth, it should be poured into another container.
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
8
When all the liquid has evaporated, check the potato for doneness - if not ready, you can add the drained broth.
- Potato: 6 pieces