Description

MAEIL Jin Soy Sauce 1L

Maeil Jin Soy Sauce Gold is a premium soy sauce made using natural sea salt. This unique formula boosts umami flavor, doubling the richness compared to standard soy sauces. Its deep, savory taste enhances various dishes like stir-fries, soups, marinades, and dipping sauces. Ideal for traditional Korean cooking, this soy sauce brings out the natural flavors of your ingredients, offering a well-balanced mix of salty and savory that elevates any dish.

 
[SPECIAL RECIPE]
Honey Soy Chicken

INGREDIENTS
Main

• 1.25 – 1.5 kg/ 2.5 – 3 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil , for cooking

Marinade:

• 1/2 cup Maeil Jin Soy Sauce Gold
• 2/3 cup honey (sub maple syrup)
• 1/3 cup OTTOGI Apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup cooking wine or dry sherry
• 1 tbsp OTTOGI roasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely minced

Serving sauce:

• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp OTTOGI Corn Taste Starch

Garnish:

• Green onion, finely sliced
• OTTOGI Sesame seeds

METHOD
Marinade Sauce:

1. Place ingredients in a jug and mix well until honey is completely dissolved.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup for Basting, refrigerate. (Note 5)
3. Reserve 2/3 cup for Serving Sauce, refrigerate.
4. Marinade Chicken: Pour remaining marinade over chicken in a container. Coat chicken thoroughly. Cover, refrigerate 24 to 48 hours (minimum 3 hrs).

Serving Sauce (Makes 1 cup):

1. Place reserved sauce in a small saucepan. Mix cornflour and water, then add into saucepan.
2. Simmer over medium for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Set aside and keep warm. (If it gets too thick, just add a bit more water)

Cook:

1. Brush BBQ plate or grills with oil and heat to medium high. Or heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Place chicken on BBQ. Cook the first side for 2 minutes, then flip and dab with reserved Basting Sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, flip and 3. baste. Then flip/baste every 1 minute for total cook time of ~ 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 75°C/165°F.

3. Transfer to serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Serve chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, with sauce on the side so people can help themselves.