The Secret Recipe for Sweet Soy Sauce Chicken That Will Make the Whole Family Addicted!

Kapanlagi.com - Dishes with soy sauce seasoning never fail to entice the appetite and are always eagerly awaited by all family members. Soy sauce, with its distinctive sweet and savory touch, makes every dish even more special, making it the perfect choice for everyday menus.

Not only is soy sauce easy to find, but it is also very flexible to pair with various ingredients, ranging from chicken, fish, tofu, tempeh, to eggs. In Indonesia, soy sauce-based dishes have become an inseparable part of our culinary tradition. Each region has its own uniqueness in preparing this dish, creating a variety of diverse flavors.

Some legendary recipes like stew and sweet soy sauce chicken have even been passed down from generation to generation, becoming favorites from children to adults thanks to their sweet and savory flavors that stimulate the appetite. Additionally, the ingredients are very easy to obtain and affordable.

Now, for those of you who want to try cooking, here is a practical sweet soy sauce chicken recipe from Instagram account owner @yoanitasavit that is guaranteed to be easy and delicious! Happy cooking!

1. Ingredients:

Here is a list of ingredients needed to cook chicken dish:

Ingredients:
1. Chicken: 500 grams (cut into eight pieces)
2. Red Onion: 5 cloves (finely chopped)
3. Garlic: 3 cloves (finely chopped)
4. Bay Leaves: 2 sheets
5. Lemongrass: 1 stalk (crushed)
6. Galangal: 2 cm (crushed)
7. Sweet Soy Sauce: 4 tablespoons
8. Salt: to taste
9. Pepper: to taste
10. Water: as needed
11. Oil: for sautéing

Preparation:
1. Wash the cut chicken thoroughly.
2. Prepare the finely chopped red onion and garlic.
3. Prepare the bay leaves, lemongrass, and galangal that have been crushed.
4. Make sure all ingredients are ready before cooking.

With these ingredients, you can create a delicious and appetizing chicken dish. Happy cooking!

2. How to Make:

How to Make:
1. Preparing the Chicken: Clean the cut chicken thoroughly. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the seasoning to penetrate.

2. Sautéing the Spices: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely sliced shallots and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown.

3. Adding the Herbs: Add bay leaves, lemongrass, and galangal to the pan. Stir well and let the spices release their appetizing aroma.

4. Cooking the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Stir well until all parts of the chicken are coated with the spices.

5. Adding Soy Sauce and Water: Pour sweet soy sauce over the chicken, then add enough water to submerge the chicken. Cook over medium heat.

6. Cooking Until Tender: Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the spices are absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even seasoning.

7. Tasting and Adjusting Flavor: Taste the broth and adjust the flavor by adding salt or pepper if necessary.

8. Serving: Remove the soy sauce chicken from the pan and serve warm. Enjoy this soy sauce chicken with warm white rice.

Happy cooking! I hope the soy sauce chicken you make is delicious and appetizing.

(kpl/rao)