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Soy Ginger Chicken




Source of Recipe


Minneapolis Star Tribune


Recipe Introduction


Drumsticks and thighs hold up to long, slow cooking without drying out. If you prefer, you can substitute all thighs or all drumsticks for the combination. Cooked white rice is a natural accompaniment, but feel free to use pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine, instead of the rice. With either, there'll be enough sauce to go around.


List of Ingredients




1/3 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2/3 c. fresh cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1 piece fresh ginger (about 2 in. long), peeled and cut into thin strips
5 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (1 c. packed), divided
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
4 chicken drumsticks and 4 thighs, (about 2-1/2 lb. total), skin removed
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Cooked white rice, for serving, optional
Cilantro springs, for garnish, optional


Recipe



To prepare in the slow cooker: In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, cilantro, ginger, 1/2 cup green onions, vinegar, coriander and pepper. Add chicken and carrots; toss to coat. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Using a large spoon, skim off and discard any fat from surface of cooking liquid.

In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Ladle 1 cup cooking liquid into measuring cup; whisk to combine. Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. With slow cooker turned off, stir in cornstarch mixture. Serve chicken with white rice, if desired, and garnish with cilantro sprigs and remaining ½ cup green onions.

To prepare in the oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Follow the directions above, using a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid instead of the slow cooker. Add 1 cup water, cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Bake until the chicken is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Proceed to the second step to make sauce.

Serves 4.