Name: Cucumber and Chicken Marinated in Chili Oil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.1 lb Japanese or Persian cucumbers (6 Japanese cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers); 13 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pieces); Korean chili thread (optional for garnish; I used mild chili threads); For the Seasonings A:; ¼ cup water (4 Tbsp); 2 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; For the Seasonings B:; ¼ cup soy sauce (4 Tbsp); 4½ Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp mirin; 2 Tbsp la-yu (Japanese chili oil) (you can make my Homemade La-yu); 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp sake

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This recipe features a tantalizing combination of cucumber and chicken, marinated in a flavorful blend of chili oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Garnish with Korean chili thread for added flair. Savory and refreshing, this dish is perfect for a light, satisfying meal.

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Servings: 4

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1.1 lb Japanese or Persian cucumbers (6 Japanese cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers)

13 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pieces)

Korean chili thread (optional for garnish; I used mild chili threads)

For The Seasonings A

¼ cup water (4 Tbsp)

2 Tbsp sake

1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

For The Seasonings B

¼ cup soy sauce (4 Tbsp)

4½ Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp mirin

2 Tbsp la-yu (Japanese chili oil) (you can make my Homemade La-yu)

2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp sake

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

605kcal

30%
Fat

31g

1%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

29g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

22g

1%
Protein

46g

2%
Cholesterol

180mg

9%
Sodium

1,908mg

95%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Cucumber and Chicken Marinated in Chili Oil

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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