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This Teriyaki Chicken with Smashed Cucumber Salad and Edamame Beans is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is marinated using a simple velveting technique, making it tender and juicy. The smashed cucumber salad adds a refreshing crunch, while the teriyaki sauce provides a savory glaze. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice and blanched edamame beans for a complete meal.
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Slice cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Smash with a rolling pin until it begins to break apart. Roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
Add cucumber to a bowl with spring onion, sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, stevia, and chili flakes. Mix well.
Dice chicken into even bite-size pieces. Add to a bowl with sesame oil, soy sauce, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Pan fry chicken in cooking oil spray on medium-high heat until golden brown on the outside and mostly cooked through.
Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, stevia, garlic powder, and ginger powder together.
Remove chicken from pan and add sauce. Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens.
Add chicken back into the pan and cook until all pieces are coated in the sauce.
Blanch edamame beans in hot water for 2-3 minutes and drain.
Serve chicken with steamed jasmine rice, edamame beans, and garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds.
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For a sweeter sauce, adjust the amount of stevia or sweetener to taste.
The velveting technique used in marinating the chicken helps it stay tender and juicy.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
Yes, chicken thighs can be used and will provide a richer flavor.
Is there a substitute for mirin?
You can use a combination of rice vinegar and sugar as a substitute for mirin.
Can I make this dish spicier?
Yes, increase the amount of chili flakes in the cucumber salad or add some to the teriyaki sauce.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I use fresh ginger and garlic instead of powder?
Yes, fresh minced ginger and garlic can be used for a more intense flavor.
