Chicken Shogayaki (鶏の生姜焼き) or ginger chicken is sautéed chicken and onion in a ginger-soy flavored sauce. Just like Ginger Pork and Ginger Beef, this is a popular meat entree for everyday dinner in Japan. The taste of spicy ginger and lightly sweet savory sauce perfectly complements steamed rice. Along with some miso soup (find your favorite from many miso soups in our library!), you have a nutritious and delightful meal. The dish can be done in a matter of 10-15 minutes, so it’s easily made after work or school on busy weekdays. The typical and best side vegetable for Ginger Chicken is shredded cabbage, which adds a refreshing crunch to the meal, but a green salad would do too if that’s easier. If you don’t know what to cook, this is it! Hope you give it a try!
Chicken Shogayaki (Ginger Chicken)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 onion medium
- 10 oz chicken thighs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 1 Tbsp Katakuriko potato starch or cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp oil
- shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into large bite-size pieces. Sprinkle salt and sake over them, mix well, and let them sit for a few minutes.
- Thinly slice the onion. Mix all the ingredients for the ginger sauce. Prepare the shredded cabbage and any other side vegetables you desire.
- Just before cooking the chicken pieces, coat them with potato starch. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Start cooking the chicken until nicely browned. Add the sliced onion and cook for a couple of minutes or until the onion is softened. Then add the ginger sauce. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes. When the sauce is starting to slightly thicken, remove from heat and serve.
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March 27, 2024 at 3:50 amI just tried the Chicken Shogayaki recipe, and it’s a game-changer for busy weeknights! Quick, flavorful, and with that punchy ginger zing—this is fast cooking at its best. It’s on my favorite list now, can’t wait to whip it up again!