Golden Soy-Braised Chicken Thigh Over Rice
★ Delicious Soy-Braised Chicken Thigh with Vegetables, Served Over Rice ★
This dish features pan-seared chicken thighs, golden brown and perfectly tender, generously coated in a savory-sweet soy sauce that’s incredibly addictive. It’s guaranteed to become a favorite over rice! This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Discover this amazing rice bowl recipe from ‘All Recipes of the World’ on ‘Man-of-Recipes’!
Essential Ingredients- 200g boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/3 medium carrot
- 2 shiitake mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 bowl cooked rice
- A little cooking oil
- A little sesame oil
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Soy Braising Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin or similar)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups (approx. 400ml) kelp or dashi stock
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin or similar)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups (approx. 400ml) kelp or dashi stock
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Wash the potatoes and carrot thoroughly, then cut them into large 3cm cubes. Remove the stems from the fresh shiitake mushrooms and cut them into thirds.
Step 2
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle a little cooking sake over the chicken to remove any gamey smell, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Coat the seasoned chicken thighs evenly with cornstarch. This coating will help create a crispy exterior and allow the sauce to absorb beautifully.
Step 3
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown. Once nicely browned, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Pre-searing the chicken like this locks in the juices, making it extra delicious.
Step 4
In the same pan used for the chicken (add a little more oil if needed), sauté the prepared potatoes, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms over medium heat. Once the vegetables begin to soften slightly, pour in all the soy braising sauce ingredients (soy sauce, cooking sake, sugar, and kelp stock) and mix well.
Step 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Add the pre-seared chicken thighs back into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce evenly coats everything. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is glossy with sauce, then turn off the heat.
Step 6
Serve the delicious soy-braised chicken and vegetables generously over a bowl of warm rice. Finish with a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor. Mix everything together for a fantastic and satisfying meal!
