Seaweed Chicken
Dive into the unique fusion of flavors and textures with Seaweed Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender, marinated chicken thighs wrapped in savory, umami-rich nori seaweed. This easy yet elegant recipe features an irresistible marinade of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and aromatics like ginger and garlic, infusing each bite with sweet and tangy notes. Pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in reserved marinade, the chicken is then finished with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds for a touch of crunch and freshness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive addition to an Asian-inspired meal, Seaweed Chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or vibrant vegetable sides. Try this creative twist on chicken to elevate your home-cooking game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs
- 2 sheets nori seaweed sheets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces scallions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the ginger into thin slices and finely chop the garlic.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the ginger and garlic to make the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, cut nori sheets into strips about 1 inch wide.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drain off. Save the marinade for later.
Wrap each chicken thigh with a strip of nori, securing it around the chicken.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the nori-wrapped chicken thighs. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown.
Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
Slice the scallions thinly and sprinkle them over the chicken along with the sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the seaweed chicken with steamed rice or your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 3345 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 128.2 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1625 mg | 35% | |
*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.
