Ingredients
2 servings
- Chicken thighs2 pieces
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1 tsp
- Cornstarch1.5 tbsp
- Scallions1 bunch
- Cooking oil2 tbsp
- Mirin2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
Japanese Scallion Chicken
HealthyMeal Prep Easy
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
350
Calories
A savory Japanese-style chicken dish with scallions, perfect for a quick dinner or late-night snack.
Instructions
- 1
Debone the chicken thighs.
- 2
Cut into 3x3 cm pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and marinate for 10 minutes.
- 3
Chop the scallions finely. Coat the marinated chicken with cornstarch.
- 4
Prepare the sauce by mixing mirin, light soy sauce, and sugar.
- 5
Heat oil in a frying pan, place chicken skin side down, and fry over medium heat.
- 6
Fry until golden brown, then flip and fry for another minute.
- 7
Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and simmer for about 30 seconds.
- 8
Uncover, let the sauce thicken, then add chopped scallions.
- 9
Stir briefly and serve hot.