Savory Soy-Glazed Braised Chicken
A Unique Twist: Savory Soy-Glazed Braised Chicken!
Tired of the same old chicken dishes? Try this deliciously savory and slightly sweet soy-glazed braised chicken for a change! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with rice.
Main Ingredients- 750g chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 carrot, peeled
- 1/2 onion
- 2 Korean green chilies (cheongyang peppers)
- 8 bird’s eye chilies (or to taste for spice)
- 5 bay leaves
Sauce- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 15 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 0.2g black pepper (a pinch)
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder (helps tenderize and deepen flavor)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 15 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 0.2g black pepper (a pinch)
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder (helps tenderize and deepen flavor)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under running water. In a pot, combine the chicken, water, and bay leaves. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes. This step helps remove impurities and any gamey smell from the chicken. 2. Once boiled, drain the chicken and rinse it again under cold running water. This ensures a cleaner taste and texture for the final dish.
Step 2
Peel and cut the potatoes and carrot into bite-sized pieces, similar in size to the chicken pieces. Slice the onion into wedges. Trim the stems off the green chilies and bird’s eye chilies, then slice them diagonally. (Adjust the amount of bird’s eye chilies based on your spice preference.)
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and instant coffee powder. Whisk everything together until well combined to create the sauce. The coffee powder is a secret ingredient that masks any unwanted chicken odor and adds a subtle depth of flavor.
Step 4
Add the prepared sauce to the cleaned chicken. Gently toss and mix to ensure each piece of chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Marinating for a bit will enhance the flavor penetration.
Step 5
In a wide pan or pot, place the marinated chicken. Add the cut potatoes and carrots. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork. Once the vegetables are mostly cooked, add the sliced onion, green chilies, and bird’s eye chilies. Stir well to combine everything. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and glazed the ingredients beautifully. You’ll know it’s done when the sauce has a glossy sheen.
Step 6
Transfer the finished soy-glazed braised chicken to a serving dish. Garnish generously with sesame seeds for an extra nutty aroma and flavor. Serve hot with a side of steamed rice and enjoy this delightful meal!
