Scallion Salt Chicken / A classic home-cooked dish where the aroma of sesame oil and the subtle acidity of lemon whet the appetite
While fried chicken is great, I think many people have experienced feeling like it's too heavy on the stomach if you have it too often, or getting tired of it. Those who cook may also worry about a lack of variety in flavors or feel like their menu has become stuck in a rut, making it difficult to plan meals.
So, this time, I would like to introduce 'Scallion Salt Chicken,' which has become a lifesaver in my home during such times.
By simply combining pan-seared chicken with fragrant sesame oil and a refreshing scallion salt sauce, you get a dish that doesn't feel heavy, and combined with the acidity of lemon, it goes surprisingly well with rice.
Why not add 'Sesame Oil Scallion Salt Chicken' to your dinner table? It's perfect not only as a main dish for dinner but also as a side dish for bento boxes or as a snack.
Sesame oil-scented scallion salt chicken
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
Chicken thigh... 2 pieces (approx. 500g)
Long green onion... 1 stalk
Sesame oil... 2 tablespoons
Salt... 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper... a pinch
Sake... 1 tablespoon
Potato starch... 2 tablespoons
Scallion salt sauce
Long green onion (finely chopped)... 1/2 stalk
Sesame oil... 2 tablespoons
Salt... 1/2 teaspoon
Chicken bouillon powder... 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice... 2 teaspoons
Black pepper... a pinch
Instructions
1. Preparing the chicken:
・Remove excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut into bite-sized pieces.
・Season with salt, pepper, and sake, and let sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Coating:
Coat the chicken with potato starch and shake off any excess.
3. Cooking:
・Heat sesame oil (2 tablespoons) in a frying pan and cook the chicken over medium heat, starting with the skin side down.
・Once both sides are golden brown, cover with a lid and steam-cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Making the scallion salt sauce:
In a bowl, mix together the minced scallions, sesame oil, salt, chicken bouillon powder, lemon juice, and black pepper.
5. Finishing:
Arrange the cooked chicken on a plate, pour the scallion salt sauce over it, and it is ready to serve.
This time, we introduced 'Green Onion Salt Chicken' with the aroma of sesame oil.
Once you master this basic recipe, you can enjoy a world of various arrangements.
For example, for those who prefer a refreshing taste, add more lemon juice; for those who want something hearty, add grated garlic for a punchy flavor; and for the health-conscious, use chicken breast, slice it thinly, and coat it with potato starch for a moist finish.
Using this basic recipe as a reference, please try challenging yourself with various arrangements to suit your preferences, mood, or physical condition of the day.