Wash the raw chicken thoroughly in running water, drain it in a strainer, and remove as much water as possible by absorbing it with a kitchen towel. Since the dish requires some chicken fat, the skin or fat is not removed separately.
Grilling the chicken
Preheat an empty frying pan on high heat. Place the chicken skin side down on the preheated pan and start grilling. You will hear a sizzling sound as soon as you place it on the pan.
Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on high heat without flipping it over. Sprinkle some salt evenly on both sides.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the ingredients. Cut 2 green onions into small pieces and prepare some minced garlic.
After 3 minutes, let's flip it over. The chicken has turned crispy and brown on one side. Even though it was grilled without any oil, chicken fat starts to come out.
Now reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken over completely, cover it with a lid, and grill for another 3 minutes.📌 Tip: Avoid flipping it too often. This will help to achieve a better Maillard reaction.
After 3 minutes, open the lid, and you will see a lot of oil has come out. Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, garlic, and green onions.
Cover the lid and cook on medium heat for about 9 minutes. Tip: Be careful as the chicken may stick to the pan while cooking. Use a spatula or other utensil to gently scrape it off.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add 1 tablespoon of sugar first. Mix it evenly to coat the chicken with sugar.📌 Tip: If sugar is added too late to a highly seasoned dish, the flavor may not be fully absorbed. To bring out the best flavor, coat the chicken with sugar first in this chicken soy sauce recipe.
Garlic soy sauce for chicken
First, pour 3 tablespoons of dark soy sauce around the edges of a pan and let it simmer for a moment. Then add a generous tablespoon of oyster sauce and mix well. Next, add about 6 tablespoons of malt syrup.
After stir-frying everything together, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, and it's done!