Roasted Chicken In a Frying Pan Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken In a Frying Pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Bone-in chicken legs; 100 ml Sake; 1 Salt, pepper; 1 Garlic (grated); 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mirin; 2 tsp Honey; 2 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tbsp Garlic (grated); 2 Potatoes; 1 Broccoli; 1 Mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 Bone-in chicken legs
100 ml Sake
1 Salt, pepper
1 Garlic (grated)
2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin
2 tsp Honey
2 tbsp Sake
1/2 tbsp Garlic (grated)
2 Potatoes
1 Broccoli
1 Mayonnaise

1
Prick the chicken with a fork or toothpick.
2
Make an incision along the leg bone.
3
Make several slits over the thick part to make the meat even.
4
Pour water and 100 ml of sake, enough to cover the chicken, in a deepish frying pan.
5
Bring to the boil and put in the prepared chicken.
6
Cook the chicken gently for about 1 hour.
7
Add some water to cover the chicken if necessary.
8
After 1 hour remove the chicken from the cooking juice and leave to cool.
9
After cooling pat dry the chicken and rub salt, pepper and garlic all over.
10
After marinating for 30 minutes add the ingredients and the chicken into a resealable bag.
11
Seal the bag tightly and rub the chicken with the seasonings.
12
Leave to marinade for at least 3 hours.
13
Remove the excess air from the bag so as to allow the seasonings to coat the chicken well.
14
Move the bag around to help the seasonings fully cover the chicken.
15
Cook the broccoli meanwhile and season with salt, pepper and mayonnaise.
16
Microwave the potatoes until tender.
17
Grease the frying pan thinly with oil (if you use a non-stick frying pan you don't need any oil).
18
Take the chicken pieces out of the bag and place them in the frying pan with the skin side down.
19
After the skin side is golden brown turn down the heat to low.
20
Turn over and add the potatoes cut in half.
21
Cover the frying pan and cook for a further 10 minutes.
22
Add the marinade from the bag and reduce.
23
After the sauce is reduced shake the frying pan and coat the chicken and potatoes with the reduced sauce.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 Bone-in chicken legs, 100 ml Sake, 1 Salt, pepper, 1 Garlic (grated), and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken In a Frying Pan 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!

Roasted Chicken In a Frying Pan

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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