Japanese Scallion Chicken

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Chicken thighs
    2 pieces
  • Salt
    1 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1 tsp
  • Cornstarch
    1.5 tbsp
  • Scallions
    1 bunch
  • Cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • Mirin
    2 tbsp
  • Light soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1 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. 1

    Debone the chicken thighs.

  2. 2

    Cut into 3x3 cm pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and marinate for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Chop the scallions finely. Coat the marinated chicken with cornstarch.

  4. 4

    Prepare the sauce by mixing mirin, light soy sauce, and sugar.

  5. 5

    Heat oil in a frying pan, place chicken skin side down, and fry over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Fry until golden brown, then flip and fry for another minute.

  7. 7

    Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and simmer for about 30 seconds.

  8. 8

    Uncover, let the sauce thicken, then add chopped scallions.

  9. 9

    Stir briefly and serve hot.