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I know it is a long shot. Years ago somebody posted the recipe for Palm's Delight Ginger Chicken and it was really good. Palm's Delight is closed now and De Coal Pot it is there instead. I would really love to make the Ginger Chicken the way Iona used to make it. Does anybody still have the recipe. Thanks in advance.

Found it on BVIPirate - thank's Walker!

I have been using that recipe but there is something different. Taste is the same but the sauce doesn't seem to thicken like Iona's. Mine is closer to De Coal Pot.

Which reminds me to take a chicken brest out of the freezer for tomorrow night!

If one doesn't reduce the Ginger Wine enough, the sauce won't thicken as desired. Same phenomenon as when creating an Alfredo-- you can't reduce cream by boiling, so don't even try. Deglaze and hold off on the cream until the pan jus is nearly syrup. Use full fat cream AKA Whipping Cream at the very least acceptable, and Heavy Cream as Best, and be sparing on the amount of cream product you use.

Object of the lesson is-- you cannot reduce cream. Only introduce cream when you have a thick fond in the pan and only introduce enough cream to keep a pleasing " robing" texture ( the sauce coats a spoon and the mouth texture is substantial). More sauce is not going to be better sauce.

Big hint is--on a boat stove or even in a rental unit kitchen ashore, your BTU per gas burner is going to be a fraction of what a restaurant kitchen stove will offer. No recipe can hold your hand through this learning process, just like no recipe can know the weight of those chicken breasts, the moisture or fat content.

THAT is why Iona could knock your socks off-- she was way beyond any recipe and relying on technique, informed by watching and experience.

The good news in this discussion is that most folks will be more than happy to eat the lesson results.

Now that makes sense! I have been reducing the wine by about 2/3 but not down to a syrup. Going to try that tonight!

Back in the early '80s the BVI Cruising Guide put you into Fort Burt Marina by telling you to head toward the customs dock and when the Fort Burt Hotel was abeam and you felt comfortable turning to the port to clear Road Reef---GO A LITTLE FARTHER.. Same for the Ginger Chicken sauce. When you feel that you have reduced the ginger wine enough--reduce little more-- before adding the cream. I made it a few weeks ago for a big dinner group and it was PERFECT. Even my wife had to admit that it was just like Iona"s. I won.

Ok, so what’s the whole recipe ? I want to try this

About how long to reduce to a syrup consistency? Years ago I went back into the little kitchen to watch the ladies cook and they told me how to make the Gingerwine but I've never gotten that good.

Full recipe here.

That is the original recipe created by Warren McKenna at " Skyworld" where Iona was the chef. Warren sold "Skyworld" and Iona opened " Palm's Delight" and, with Warren and wife Elizabeth's blessing, brought the Ginger Wine Chicken with her..there it became a huge hit. It is still on special some nights at "De Coal Pot" and is pretty close. On a trip to Sonoma Walker created the dish for all of us and it was perfect.

I had it last week at D' Coal Pot and it was excellent. As Mal said, it's not usually on the menu but if you ask, they usually can make it for you.

About how long to reduce to a syrup consistency?

Truly, it takes as long as it takes.

How long does it take to sail to Anegada?

The key word is ABOUT. Thanks for your insight.

Recipe sounds great. Question is: What are some sides that work well with this?

Mashed potatoes or rice and fried plantain are the usual sides..

Making it tonight and will sear veggies, mushrooms/zucchini squash/tomatoes, in olive oil & cast iron skillet.

Excellent suggestions. Thank you.

I have tried to make it back here in Texas, just not the same. Sad to hear they aren't coming back.

We can’t find Stones Green Ginger wine anywhere in Charlotte. Suggestions?

Total Wine has it

Total Wine also ships to NC

https://www.totalwine.com/customer-service/shipping