Zero stove time. High protein. Incredibly tender.
Yes, you can make a healthy and authentic Japanese side dish in just 10 minutes!
This simple side dish is packed with protein from chicken tenderloins and crunchy, refreshing cucumbers. Pair these with aromatic toasted sesame seeds and you won't be able to put down your chopsticks!
10 minutes
coto
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.
- 2 chicken tenderloins (120g/ 4.2 oz.)
- 1 cucumber (100g/ 3.5oz.)
- 1tbsp sake
- 1tbsp ponzu
- 1tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 1tsp soy sauce
- 1tsp sugar
- 1tsp sesame oil
- a pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Remove the tendons from the chicken tenderloins, place them in a microwaveable dish, and pour the sake over them. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 500W for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Let the chicken cool to room temperature, then tear into pieces.
- 2
Thinly slice the cucumber, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess moisture.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, ponzu, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Toss well to mix.
RecipeID
1211
Tips & Notes
The chicken will continue to cook a bit with residual heat, but microwave it a little longer if it's not fully cooked.
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