From The North Grove Kitchen: Soy Garlic Chicken

We received a record number of requests for this recipe! This sticky and savoury Soy Garlic Chicken was a huge hit at Community Lunch, where it was served to His Honour The Honourable Mike Savage, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Her Honour Mrs. Darlene Savage. 

For a delicious, well-balanced meal, pair your Soy Garlic Chicken with Chris & Nathaniel’s Mushroom Rice and Lime Sesame Salad. Find all three recipes below! 

Makes: 4-6 servings  

Ingredients 

• 4-6 quarter pieces of chicken 

  
  

Nathaniel’s Garlic Soy Sauce   

• 1 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar) 

• 1/2 cup of sugar  

• 1/2 cup soy sauce  

• 1/2 cup minced garlic  

• 1/4 cup minced ginger  

• 1/4 cup cornstarch water mixture (equal parts water and cornstarch)  

Instructions 

1. Prepare the sauce 

   1. Add to a pot and let simmer for 20 min adding more sugar if needed.  

   2. After it simmered add cornstarch and water mixture to thicken and let simmer 10 more minutes to let the flavours come together. 

2. Prepare the chicken 

   1. Season and roast chicken at 350F until juices run clear.  

   2. Baste with sauce. Turn heat down to 250F and continue cooking until sauce bubbles.  

   3. Serve over rice and don’t forget to pour the extra sauce onto the rice for extra flavour!  

Mushroom Rice 

Ingredients 

• 1 tsp canola oil 

• 1 pinch salt 

• 4 large mushrooms 

• 1 clove garlic 

• 1 cup parboiled long grain rice 

• 1 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth, or salted water

Instructions 

1. Rough chop mushrooms. Sauté in oil. Season with salt to draw out moisture.  

2. Keep frying until most of the moisture evaporates. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more. 

3. Deglaze pan with broth or salted water. Mix in the rice. Cover and cook until soft. 

4. Serve with Soy Garlic Chicken or another protein of your choice. Enjoy! 

Lime Sesame Salad 

Ingredients 

• 1 head cabbage

• 2 sweet bell peppers 

• 1 bunch parsley 

• 1 sprig of green onion 

• 1 sprig cilantro 

• 1/2 cup canola oil 

• 1 tbsp sesame oil 

• 1/3 cup lime juice 

• 1 tbsp honey 

• Salt & pepper, to taste  

  
  

Instructions 

1. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl 

2. Small chop herbs. Add to bowl. 

3. Mix all of the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. 

4. Pour sauce over vegetables and herbs. Toss and serve. Enjoy!