2-ingredient sauce. Crispy skin. INSANELY juicy.
Yes, you can make this Sweet and Sour Chicken Steak on a busy weeknight! You might think that making a flavorful, authentic Japanese chicken glaze requires a ton of spices and complex steps. We are here to change that.
With just ponzu and sugar, and a clever cold-pan cooking technique, you get the ultimate crispy outside and tender meat with half the effort.
20 minutes
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PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 21 oz boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (600g)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1.5tbsp cake flour
- 1tbsp cooking oil
- 4tbsp ponzu
- 4tsp sugar
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Let them sit until they reach room temperature, then coat with cake flour. (Making shallow cuts in thicker parts helps it cook evenly.)
- 2
Add cooking oil to a frying pan. Place the chicken skin-side down before turning on the heat. Cook over medium-low heat for 13 to 15 minutes, flipping to brown both sides nicely.
- 3
Wipe out any excess oil in the pan with a paper towel. Add ponzu and sugar, then simmer for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
RecipeID
1202
Tips & Notes
・Add black pepper to taste.
・Place the chicken in a cold frying pan before turning on the heat. Heating it slowly from a low temperature ensures a tender finish.
・Estimated cooking time: about 10 minutes for the skin side, then flip and cook for 4 minutes.
・Press down on the chicken with a spatula while cooking the skin side for an extra crispy texture.
・To keep the skin crispy, avoid pouring the sauce directly over it while simmering.
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