- 4
- 130 mins
- 140 mins
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame seed oil, garlic, ginger and green onions. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine the marinade and chicken; marinate at least 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and the flour.
Heat peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
To make the glaze, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the chicken nuggets immediately, tossed or drizzled with the lemon glaze.