Mum’s Golden Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Maggi seasoning sauce (Asian flavor enhancer)
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce (Adds color and depth)
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• to taste Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 Shallots (roughly chopped)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 slices Ginger (thin slices (about 5 g))
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 500 g Chicken breast or thigh (cut into bite‑size pieces)

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 tbsp Maggi seasoning sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, ¼ tsp salt, a pinch of ground black pepper and 2 tbsp water. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

2. Chop aromatics

   Roughly chop the shallots, mince the garlic cloves and slice the ginger into thin pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Brown the chicken

   Heat the skillet over high heat, add 2 tbsp oil, then add the chicken pieces. Brown each side for about 2 minutes (≈4 minutes total) until lightly colored.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high

4. Add aromatics and sauce

   Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped shallots, minced garlic and ginger slices. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

5. First simmer (covered)

   Turn the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

6. Second simmer (uncovered)

   Remove the lid and continue to simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce thickens slightly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

7. Final simmer

   Keep the heat low and simmer for a final 5 minutes until the sauce is glossy and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

8. Serve

   Transfer the golden chicken to a serving plate and serve hot alongside fragrant steamed rice.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

325

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g