Photo shows the Regular dishSoy and Garlic Chicken — Soft & Bite-Sized
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Tender bite-sized soy and garlic chicken in smooth aromatic sauce; approximately 50 serves.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thigh 5250g, trimmed of gristle and sinew
- Onions 800g, peeled
- Shallots 400g, roots and tough outer leaves removed
- Fresh ginger 45g, finely grated
- Garlic 65g, crushed
- Tomato sauce 225g
- Honey 225g
- Soy sauce, 43% less salt, 450g; retain original soy and wheat allergens where present
- Chinese five spice 30g
- Canola oil 30g
- Water 750mL initially; additional water as needed for braising and blending
- Compatible food thickener as per manufacturer's instructions
Final texture
Tender, moist chicken pieces no larger than 1.5cm, readily squashed and surrounded by smooth, non-separating sauce.
Sauce, gravy & liquid
Smooth, thick soy–garlic sauce that clings to chicken without thin liquid pooling; avoid an excessively sticky honey reduction.
IDDSI Level 6 requirements
- Pieces no larger than 1.5cm × 1.5cm for adults.
- Squashes and changes shape under fork pressure and does not return to shape.
- Moist throughout; no thin liquid separating.
Preparation
Cooking
Texture modification
Serving & plating
IDDSI testing to perform
This dish would be best served with steamed rice and steamed vegetables.
IDDSI testing & verification
Level 6 — Soft & Bite-Sized. Saved on this device only until staff logins are added.
