Yakitori Don

Name: Yakitori Don
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice; 80 g Leek; 150 g Chicken thigh; 2 tbsp White wine; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 0.5 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 tbsp Oil

Pan-fried chicken and leek over rice with a sweet-savory glaze

ShShota Horii | Aisle to Tokyo

Prep: 15m
Cook: 15m
Steps: 6
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy

Method

Step 1Marinate the chicken10 min
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with 0.5 tbsp white wine, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
Chicken thighWhite wine0.5 tbsp of 2 tbspSaltBlack pepper
Step 2Cut the leek
Cut the leek into 4–5 cm batons.
Leek
Step 3Pan-fry the chicken
Lightly dust the marinated chicken with flour. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.
Chicken thighAll-purpose flourOil
Step 4Cook the leek
Add the leek pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Leek
Step 5Simmer the sauce
Pour in 1.5 tbsp white wine, soy sauce, sugar, water, and grated ginger and simmer over medium-low heat until glossy and thickened.
Note
Use a dry, low-acidity white wine like Pinot Gris for the best flavor. A cheap wine is fine, but avoid fruity wines.
White wine1.5 tbsp of 2 tbspSoy sauceSugarWaterGinger
Step 6Serve over rice
Serve hot over warm rice in a bowl.
Rice