Chicken in Chinese Sweet and Spicy Sauce
4 servings
45 minutes
Chicken in Chinese sweet and spicy sauce is a dish that harmoniously combines savory and sweet notes, creating a rich and layered flavor. It has roots in traditional Chinese cuisine where the art of balancing spicy, sweet, sour, and salty plays a key role. Marinated chicken thighs are infused with the aromas of fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar before being baked to a golden crust. The remaining sauce turns into a rich glaze adding depth to the dish's flavor. A perfect option for dinner, this dish is served with rice or vegetables to highlight its aroma and contrast of textures. Each serving is a play of flavors that awakens the appetite and provides pleasure.
1
Peel the ginger and grate it on a fine grater. Crush the garlic and mix everything with vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Fresh ginger: 70 g
- Garlic: 5 clove
- White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 125 g
- Soy sauce: 125 ml
2
We place the drumsticks in the prepared marinade for 1.5–2 hours
- Chicken leg quarters: 8 pieces
3
Preheat the oven to 200°C, place the drumsticks on a baking tray, drizzle with marinade, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Chicken leg quarters: 8 pieces
- Soy sauce: 125 ml
4
Strain the remaining marinade and boil for a couple of minutes. Serve with the cooked chicken legs.
- Soy sauce: 125 ml
