【chicken recipe】Japanese breakfast preparation【tori no mizore-ni】

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: shredded zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Shredded zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness of mirin.

sake

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: dry white wine

White grape juice offers a non-alcoholic alternative.

chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Prepare daikon radish by grating it finely and set aside.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in sake and simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.

Add grated daikon radish, soy sauce, mirin, and water to the pot.

Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.

Stir the slurry into the pot and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.

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