Chicken Ponzu Over Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this tantalizing Chicken Ponzu Over Rice recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and satisfying flavors. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and coated in a vibrant homemade ponzu sauce made from soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with scallions and optional sesame seeds, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated meal is ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Enjoy a delightful fusion of Japanese-inspired flavors that will leave everyone reaching for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoons Ginger, grated
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 stalks Scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the ponzu sauce.
Step 5
Pour the ponzu sauce into the same skillet and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 6
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the ponzu sauce. Let them cook in the sauce for 2-3 more minutes.
Step 7
Divide the cooked white rice into 4 bowls or plates.
Step 8
Place a chicken thigh on top of each rice portion, drizzling extra ponzu sauce from the skillet over the chicken and rice.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your tangy and savory Chicken Ponzu Over Rice!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1225.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2024.7 |
| Total Fat 75.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 500mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4858.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 199.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.0g | |
| Protein 127.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 28IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1527.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories