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Chicken Sauté with Ume Sauce

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🍗 1 piece (250g) chicken thigh
    • 4 shiso leaves, thinly sliced
    • 2 umeboshi, mashed into paste
    • 🧂 Pinch of salt and pepper
    • 1 tbsp salad oil

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 2 tbsp mirin
    • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

STEPS

1

Thinly slice the shiso leaves and mash the umeboshi into a paste using a knife.

2

Cut the chicken thigh into two pieces and season both sides with salt and pepper.

3

Heat salad oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and press occasionally while cooking. Once the skin is golden brown, flip the chicken, cover, and cook on low heat for 5–6 minutes.

4

Remove the chicken and wipe excess oil with a paper towel. Add sake, mirin, soy sauce, and mashed umeboshi to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.

5

Plate the chicken, pour the sauce over, and garnish with sliced shiso leaves.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 10g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh shiso leaves for a more aromatic garnish.Adjust the amount of umeboshi based on your preferred level of sourness.Pair with steamed rice for a complete Japanese meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.