Chicken Drumettes in Ginger-plum Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs chicken drummettes, with skin
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot (or onion)
• 2/3 cup plum sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add chicken drumettes and cook for about 15 minutes until lightly browned all over and cooked through.

3. 3

   Drain excess oil and discard.

4. 4

   Leave chicken in frying pan.

5. 5

   Add chopped garlic, grated ginger, chopped shallots, plum sauce and soy sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix together tapioca starch and water until smooth.

7. 7

   Add mixture to pan in small amounts and continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Serve hot.

9. 9

   This is also very good re-heated.

10. 10

    Chicken thighs are excellent in this recipe.