Chicken Yakiniku

Yakiniku is the Japanese term for grilled meat or Japanese Barbecue. Bite-sized meat is marinated in Yakiniku sauce which is composed of Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sake, lime juice and a little sugar. Thin slices of ginger and sesame seeds are added for flavor. Yakiniku sauce is also available in your local Asian stores and supermarkets.

Ingredients:

• 5 pcs. Chicken thigh fillet
• 4-5 tbsp Yakiniku Sauce
• 1 tsp ginger (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small carrot (thinly sliced)
• 4-5 pcs. string beans (cut into thin pieces)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• Salt and Pepper

How to:

• Marinate chicken thighs in Yakiniku sauce and sesame seeds over night or at least for about an hour.
• Heat a skillet and place marinated chicken. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer until cooked. Set aside.
• In a separate pan, heat up olive oil stir- fry ginger and cooked chicken.
• Add carrots and string beans, stir until vegetables are half-cooked.
• Add remaining sauce and simmer until sauce is reduced.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Note: After marinating you can also grill the chicken or fry it straight on the pan. As for me, I prefer to boil it first before frying.