One of the healthiest activities is preparing meals for loved ones. So that no one gets bored, it’s a good idea to offer dishes that feature everyone’s favourites with a twist. In this case, it was as simple as adding some extra ginger. If you’re looking for a hearty dish to warm you up on a spring evening when the weather is still a bit chilly, try this ginger chicken casserole.
Ginger chicken tips
You can butcher the chicken yourself if you’re handy with a knife, or you can buy chicken parts from the shop. Depending on how much of a kick you want, you may use either fresh or pickled ginger in this recipe. Browning the chicken first is a good idea, as it is with many other meats, before continuing to cook it. A more complex meal is the result of this method of showcasing and highlighting each ingredient’s unique flavour profile. You should really have some rice with this.
Try this ginger chicken casserole if you’re in the mood for something familiar with a little change in flavour. It is a sweet and tangy dinner feast.
Ginger chicken recipe
Course:
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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1 chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces at the joints
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125g butter
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1 cup chicken stock
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3 slices preserved/pickled ginger, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup ginger syrup
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lime juice
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3 tbsp. cold water
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1 tbsp. Maizena (corn starch)
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chopped parsley
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Brown chicken pieces in butter in heavy pan or casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic and cook until lightly browned (less than a minute).
- Stir in chicken stock and allow to cook for 25 minutes or until tender.
- Remove chicken pieces to warmed casserole and keep warm.
- Add ginger syrup to sauces left in the pan. Add sliced ginger and a little lemon juice. Simmer for 10-20 minutes.
- Mix corn flour with a little cold water and add to the sauce.
- Stir until it thickens then add some chopped parsley.
- Add cooked chicken and heat it all up.