Fragrant Chicken with Salted Lemons and Tasty Ponzu

Name: Fragrant Chicken with Salted Lemons and Tasty Ponzu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken (your choice of cuts); 2 tbsp Shio-koji; 4 pieces Salted lemons; 5 leaves Cabbage; 1 Celery; 1/4 Onion; 1 packet Dried mushrooms; 2 tbsp Sake; 150 ml Ponzu soy sauce; 1 tbsp Daikon radish (grated); 1 tbsp Carrot (grated); 1 tbsp Apple (grated)

Servings: persons

2 pieces Chicken (your choice of cuts)
2 tbsp Shio-koji
4 pieces Salted lemons
5 leaves Cabbage
1 Celery
1/4 Onion
1 packet Dried mushrooms
2 tbsp Sake
150 ml Ponzu soy sauce
1 tbsp Daikon radish (grated)
1 tbsp Carrot (grated)
1 tbsp Apple (grated)

1
Remove the excess fat from the chicken.
2
You can use chicken thighs as is.
3
If you use chicken breasts, cut them in half horizontally to make 2 pieces or else they will be too thick.
4
Coat the chicken in shio-koji.
5
I used homemade dried mushrooms.
6
Soak them in water to rehydrate.
7
Save the soaking liquid for soup or stew since it is full of nutrients and flavours.
8
Remove the tough fibers from the celery and cut diagonally into 1 cm widths.
9
Roughly chop the leaves.
10
Roughly chop the cabbage leaves, and lay a bed of them in a frying pan.
11
Slice the onion into 4-5 mm thickness and place the slices of onion and celery on top of the cabbage leaves.
12
Prepare 3-4 pieces of salted lemons.
13
Add some brine if available.
14
Lightly drain the rehydrated mushrooms without squeezing out the excess water, and place them on top of the vegetables.
15
Place the chicken coated with shio-koji on top.
16
Sprinkle with sake and cover tightly with a lid.
17
Turn on the heat and cook over a low heat until the vegetables start to produce moisture..
18
After a short while, increase the heat to high and steam for 10-12 minutes; then remove the chicken and wrap in aluminium foil and set aside for 3-4 minutes.
19
Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
20
Prepare the grated vegetable ponzu sauce.
21
Remove the foil and slice the chicken breast.
22
Place the chicken on top of the bed of vegetables.
23
Liberally drizzle the ponzu sauce on top.

147

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pieces Chicken (your choice of cuts), 2 tbsp Shio-koji, 4 pieces Salted lemons, 5 leaves Cabbage, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Chicken with Salted Lemons and Tasty Ponzu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!