THE ZESTY GINGER BIRD

(Our Play on Greek Kotopoulo with a Sharp Sting)

THE ZESTY GINGER BIRD

Ingredients: 4 Chicken thighs (bone-in), 30g Fresh ginger (grated), 4 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Black pepper, 100ml Lemon juice, 50ml Chicken stock, 50g Butter...

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken thighs (bone-in)
  • 30g Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 100ml Lemon juice
  • 50ml Chicken stock
  • 50g Butter

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chicken in oil until the skin is rock-hard and charred; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté ginger and garlic in butter until fragrant.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a 30ml splash of lemon juice; the sudden steam will release the ginger sting.
  4. The Swell Add remaining stock and juice; return chicken. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  5. The Marriage Remove lid; boil until the liquid reduces to a thick yellow silk.
  6. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh parsley matchsticks and extra lemon zest.

Cuisine: Balkan

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