The combination of crisply pan-fried chicken and lemon butter soy sauce is absolutely delicious. The lemon makes it refreshing, yet hearty and satisfying!
This is a dish that is guaranteed to be met with cheers from your family the moment it hits the dinner table!
This recipe coats fragrant, crispy-skinned chicken thighs with a special sauce that combines the best of Japanese and Western flavors in a lemon butter soy sauce. The richness of the butter, the deep umami of the soy sauce, and the refreshing acidity of the lemon harmonize perfectly, creating the ultimate main dish that balances the concepts of "refreshing" and "satisfying/hearty."
Since all you have to do is mix and reduce the sauce, the preparation is incredibly easy. Please try this spectacularly delicious dish at home!
20 minutes
Dokin
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 2 chicken thighs
- salt and pepper, as needed
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- A2 tbsp. salted butter
- A1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- A1 tbsp. sugar
- A1 tbsp. mirin
- A1 tbsp. lemon juice
- A1 tsp. garlic paste (from a tube)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then coat lightly and evenly in all-purpose flour.
- 1
Add 2 tsp. of vegetable oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down. Occasionally press the meat firmly with a spatula while cooking. After 7–8 minutes, flip the chicken and continue to pan-fry until both sides are golden brown and crispy (Total cooking time: 12–15 minutes).
- 2
Once the chicken is fully cooked, wipe off any excess oil from the pan.
- 3
Keep the chicken skin-side up, add the (A) ingredients (butter, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, lemon juice, and garlic), and simmer for 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce.
- 4
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with the sauce.
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Tips & Notes
・Keeping the chicken skin-side-up while reducing the sauce helps to maintain its crispiness. If you prefer a softer texture, you can simmer the chicken while coating it with the sauce.
・If you love lemon, adding an extra squeeze of lemon juice at the end is also delicious.
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