Chicken Thighs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Recipe Overview
Overview
This recipe for Chicken Thighs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress anyone at your dinner table. The marinated chicken thighs are first cooked to a golden perfection, ensuring they are juicy and flavorful. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream creates a rich sauce that clings beautifully to the chicken, making each bite a creamy delight.
The preparation is straightforward, starting with marinating the chicken in a mix of soy sauce, sake, and ginger, which infuses the meat with a savory depth. After a quick fry, the chicken is combined with a luscious sauce made from butter, garlic, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes, thickened to perfection. This dish is not only easy to make but also offers a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen.
For those looking to elevate their weeknight dinners, this recipe is a must-try. Pair it with a side of pasta or a fresh salad, and you have a complete meal that is both satisfying and impressive. The optional garnish of fresh basil adds a touch of color and freshness, making it visually appealing as well.
Overall, this Chicken Thighs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce recipe is a fantastic option for anyone looking to enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish without spending hours in the kitchen. Give it a try, and you won’t be disappointed!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add 3 boneless chicken thighs to a bowl.
Add 1/2 tsp of black pepper and 1 tbsp of cooking sake to the chicken.
Thinly slice some ginger and add it to the chicken.
Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Turn on medium heat and add cooking oil and garlic to the pan.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes or until golden, then flip over.
In a bowl, mix 3 tsp of soy sauce, 0.5 tsp of dark soy sauce, 1.5 tsp of honey, and 1.5 cup of water.
Add the sauce to the chicken and make sure to flip often.
Cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
Turn heat to high to thicken the sauce.
Done! Serve with sides of your choice.
Slice the chicken breast in half and season with salt and pepper.
Tip: It's easier if the chicken breast is half frozen.
Cover the chicken with a thin layer of flour and shake off extra flour.
Heat up a pan with olive oil.
Pan fry the chicken until both sides turn golden, then remove and set aside.
Dice up 1/4 of an onion.
Dice up 2 cloves of garlic.
Heat up a pot and add 8g of butter.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot.
Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add 120g of heavy cream and the same amount of water.
Dice up 120g of sun-dried tomato and add to the pot.
Add 1 tsp of grounded oregano, 1 tsp of crushed chili flakes, and 30g of grated parmesan.
Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add in the cooked chicken breast.
Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Cut the Nappa cabbage.
Cut the chicken thigh into cubes.
In a mixing bowl, add 5 tbsp of Japanese cooking wine, 1 tbsp of mirin, and 1.5 tbsp of Japanese noodle dipping sauce.
Cut the red chili pepper.
In a pot, place the Nappa cabbage at the bottom, then add in the chicken thigh.
Add 1 tbsp of miso paste and the red chili.
Add in the mixed sauce.
Turn on medium heat, cover with lid, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes and adding water if needed.
Done! Hope you enjoy.
Thinly slice the chicken breast.
Add 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of soy sauce, 1/4 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of corn starch.
Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
Chop the asparagus into smaller pieces.
Wrap the chicken breast around the chopped asparagus.
Dice 1 clove of garlic.
Heat up a pan on medium fire and add in some cooking oil.
Add in the wrapped asparagus and diced garlic.
Flip after 3 minutes, or when there's color at the bottom.
Add some water if dry, cover with lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
Done! Hope you’ll give this recipe a try!
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Marinating chicken for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor and tenderness.
- •Using half-frozen chicken breast makes it easier to slice thinly.
- •Sun-dried tomatoes add a rich, concentrated flavor to sauces.
- •Cooking with a lid helps retain moisture and flavor in dishes.
