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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the ponzu sauce.
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.
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.
Divide the cooked white rice into 4 bowls or plates.
Place a chicken thigh on top of each rice portion, drizzling extra ponzu sauce from the skillet over the chicken and rice.
Garnish with chopped scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tangy and savory Chicken Ponzu Over Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4858 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.6 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
