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Japanese chicken recipes

From the sweet and sour flavours of teriyaki chicken to delicious and crispy chicken katsu, here are some of our favourite Japanese chicken recipes you can try at home.

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When it comes to preparing delicious and flavoursome chicken meals, there is much variety to be found in Japanese cuisine. From the rich flavours of teriyaki chicken to the crispy texture of katsu chicken, many unique recipes for Japanese chicken dishes will please any palate. In addition, many of these recipes are very easy to prepare, allowing you to create tasty Japanese chicken recipes quickly and easily. Here are some of the most popular Japanese chicken dishes you’ll want to sample.

Teriyaki chicken: This is perhaps one of the most popular Japanese chicken recipes outside its home country. To make a teriyaki chicken recipe, simply pan-fry boneless chicken thighs with the skin left on to maintain moisture. Then, baste the simmering chicken in a delicious teriyaki sauce that combines the savoury taste of soy sauce with the sweet combination of sake and mirin. To try this for yourself, give our teriyaki chicken & garlic rice bowl recipe a go.

Katsu chicken: Similar to a chicken schnitzel, a katsu chicken recipe is comprised of boneless cutlets of chicken that are coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried. To coat the chicken, a mixture of flour and egg is applied, followed by the panko breadcrumbs, and then the chicken is deep-fried until golden brown. Our Japanese-style chicken schnitzel is the perfect way to create an appetising chicken katsu meal at home.

Miso chicken: A flavoursome and umami-rich alternative to teriyaki chicken, miso chicken recipes involve marinating boneless chicken in a miso sauce before pan-frying it until nice and crispy. To taste this for yourself, try our miso chicken & Japanese salad recipe.

Karaage chicken: This is the Japanese answer to fried chicken. The chicken is cut down into boneless bite-sized pieces, coated in flour or potato starch, then deep-fried in oil until crispy. Perfect for snacking or packed in a bento box.

What Goes Well with Japanese Chicken Recipes?

What Goes Well with Japanese Chicken Recipes?

Japanese chicken recipes offer some of the most scrumptious ways to enjoy a chicken meal, from the mix of flavours that come from a chicken teriyaki recipe to delicious crispy options like chicken katsu. To complement your Japanese chicken dish, there are a variety of side dishes you can prepare for the perfect meal. Here are some of our favourite options:

Rice: Rice can be found extensively throughout Japanese cuisine and goes especially well with chicken recipes. To create authentic Japanese rice, use short-grain rice and ensure it is rinsed and soaked in water before cooking. This will help achieve that fluffy and slightly sticky texture for which Japanese rice is famous.

Noodles: Japanese noodles are the perfect substitute for rice in any meal. This can range from thin noodles, such as ramen and soba, to thicker varieties such as udon. Add some vegetables and seasoning to enjoy the perfect chicken noodle dish.

Miso soup: For an extra taste of umami, you can’t go wrong with a helping of traditional miso soup. Made from dashi stock mixed with miso paste, miso soup is a flavoursome addition to any meal and the perfect accompaniment to chicken recipes on cool nights.

Salad: A crisp Japanese salad can pair well with a hot chicken recipe. Green beans, spinach and carrots are some great choices in a Japanese salad, and you can easily improve the flavour with soy sauce, rice vinegar and other dressings for a tasty side meal.

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