Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 whole fryer; 4 tablespoons salt; 2 slices citrus peels (dried tangerine peel, go-pi); 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup ginger (finely chopped or minced in food processor); 1 cup green onion (minced); 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; ¾ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ½ tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 whole fryer
4 tablespoons salt
2 slices citrus peels (dried tangerine peel, go-pi)
2 garlic cloves
1 cup ginger (finely chopped or minced in food processor)
1 cup green onion (minced)
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt

1
Clean and trim excess fat from chicken.
2
Pat dry.
3
Rub salt all over chicken, both inside and outside.
4
Refrigerate 8 hours or over night.
5
Bring enough water to cover chicken to a boil, put in go-pi, garlic and chicken.
6
Cook at medium heat for 45 minutes.
7
Remove from pot, drain excess water from chicken.
8
Let chicken chill in refrigerator, then cut into serving pieces.
9
Combine the ginger sauce ingredients together then chill.
10
To serve, pour sauce over chicken or serve sauce in a separate bowl.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole fryer, 4 tablespoons salt, 2 slices citrus peels (dried tangerine peel, go-pi), 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Chicken

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