Oroshi Ponzu Chicken - Classic Japanese Recipe

ponzu sauce

🥗Healthier: citrus soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + lime juice

Citrus soy sauce offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: carrot

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Carrots provide a similar crunch and sweetness.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

This mix mimics mirin's sweetness and acidity.

Take the bone out of the chicken thighs.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Coat chicken with cornstarch on both sides.

Heat oil in a pan over low heat.

Sauté chicken, turning occasionally to avoid burning.

Cook until chicken is crispy and cooked through.

Prepare daikon radish by grating it.

Wash and chop green onions.

Plate the cooked chicken and garnish with grated daikon and chopped green onions.

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