Ina Garten Indonesian Ginger Chicken (Printable Format)

Succulent roasted chicken with ginger, garlic, and honey-soy glaze creating caramelized skin and tender meat.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 whole chickens (3½–4 lbs each), cut into eighths, or 12 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

→ Marinade

02 - 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - ½ cup honey
04 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
05 - ¼ cup freshly grated ginger (2-inch piece, peeled)
06 - 10 large garlic cloves, minced
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Place the chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally.
03 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
04 - Arrange the marinated chicken pieces skin side up in one or two large baking dishes. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
05 - Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the skin is dark and caramelized.
06 - Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Spoon some pan juices over the top and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty as a glaze, creating that restaurant quality caramelized exterior without any fancy techniques
  • You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you get home, making weeknight dinners feel special
  • The combination of soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger creates this perfect balance of sweet and savory that everyone seems to love
02 -
  • The skin will look very dark because of the honey caramelizing, but do not mistake this for burning, that deep mahogany color is exactly what you want
  • Letting the chicken marinate overnight makes a noticeable difference in flavor penetration, so plan ahead when possible
03 -
  • Line your baking dishes with parchment paper for easier cleanup, the caramelized honey can be stubborn to scrub
  • Chicken thighs work beautifully as a shortcut if you do not want to deal with cutting up whole chickens

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