Description
A Japanese braised chicken thigh recipe, also known as Chicken Chashu, perfect as a ramen topping or served with rice. This dish features tender, melt-in-your-mouth rolled chicken thighs braised in a rich, savory-sweet soy-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 14 chicken skin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cm ginger, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 scallion, chopped
- Cooking oil
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup Japanese sweet sauce
- 1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wrap by stretching 3 mattress threads horizontally and 2 vertically to create a grid. Spread 7 chicken skins over the grid to form a flat sheet.
- Roll 2 boneless chicken thighs together tightly and place them along the bottom edge of the chicken skin sheet. Fold the bottom chicken skin up over the thighs, then fold in both sides. Roll snugly into a log shape and tie securely with mattress threads.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken roll until all sides are golden brown and the skin is crispy. Remove chicken and set aside. Add chopped onion, sliced ginger, garlic cloves, and chopped scallions to the pan and sauté briefly.
- In a large pot, combine water, Japanese sweet sauce, soy sauce, and chicken stock powder. Heat over medium heat. Once boiling, add the seared chicken roll and the sautéed aromatics.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken to keep it coated.
- After simmering, transfer the chicken chashu and braising liquid to a shallow container. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Once chilled, remove the chicken from the container. Cut and discard the mattress threads. Slice the chicken into rounds.
Notes
- You can torch the chicken slices for a smoky aroma.
- Low-sodium soy sauce can be used as a substitute for regular soy sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or another gluten-free soy sauce.
- This dish is a halal-friendly alternative to traditional pork chashu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Chicken Chashu, Japanese Braised Chicken, Ramen Topping, Soy Braised Chicken, Chicken Thigh Recipe, Homemade Chashu, Savory Sweet Chicken