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'Wich of the Week: Soy-Ginger Chicken Sandwich

Like grilled cheese or my daily turkey creation, a chicken sandwich is something I never get sick of.

Like grilled cheese or my daily turkey creation, a chicken sandwich is something I never get sick of. When cooked just right and constructed well, a chicken breast on a bun makes for a simple but delicious meal. To make this old standby slightly more exciting, all you need is an interesting marinade, and since I've been wanting to do a chicken 'wich for weeks, I decided to experiment with a soy-ginger glaze.

Aiming for a richer chicken sandwich than usual, I used thigh meat instead of breast. Because you marinate and sauté the chicken in a tangy soy-ginger mixture, it's so moist that you hardly need any other condiments, though I added a bit of mustard, plus lettuce, tomato, and onion for texture. To enhance the sweetness, I served mine on Dutch crunch rolls, though any roll will do. To get the recipe, read more

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Definition: Marinade

Marinade: A seasoned liquid that is used to enhance the flavor of food.


Marinade:
A seasoned liquid that is used to enhance the flavor of food. Meats, vegetables, and fish are soaked in the liquid to absorb the seasonings. Marinades generally consist of a mixture of dried/fresh herbs, spices, acid (vinegar, lemon juice, wine, etc), and oils. It's best to marinade ingredients in a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container.