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.
1
Clean the garlic, ginger, and mandarin.
- Garlic: 16 g
- Ginger: 20 g
- Mandarins: 1 piece
2
Squeeze the juice of the mandarin into a deep bowl, no need to strain the pulp. Then add lemon juice.
- Mandarins: 1 piece
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
3
Add garlic pressed through a press to the juice.
- Garlic: 16 g
4
Do the same with ginger or grate it on a fine grater.
- Ginger: 20 g
5
Add olive oil and soy sauce.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
6
Add pepper, then mix thoroughly.
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
7
Pour salt into the baking dish.
- Salt: 700 g
8
Rub the chicken with marinade and place it on salt.
- Poussin (spring 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.