Ume Shiso Chicken

Japanese ume shiso pan seared chicken recipe served on a plate.

Indulge in the savory delight of Ume Shiso Chicken - a flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken infused with the tangy essence of umeboshi pickled plums and aromatic shiso leaves. Discover the perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors in this easy-to-make recipe.

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword ume shiso chicken

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 629kcal

Ingredients

1 lbs Chicken Thigh boneless and skinless
1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
1/8 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tbsp Umeboshi chopped, can sub with ume paste
4 Shiso Leaves
1/4 tsp Wasabi Paste
2 tbsp Ponzu
1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seed optional

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Chop chicken thighs into bite-size cubes and set aside.
De-pit umeboshi and finely chop along with shiso leaves as shown below.
In a mixing bowl, add chopped umeboshi, chopped shiso leaves, wasabi paste, ponzu, toasted sesame oil and mix until well combined.
In a large frying pan, add cooking oil and bring up to temp on high heat. Once up to temp, reduce heat to medium-high, add in chicken, sprinkle on salt and black pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes while occasionally stirring or until chicken is browned.
Once chicken is browned, remove from heat, mix in the sauce from step 4) and then transfer to a serving plate. Top with optional toasted sesame seed and enjoy hot!

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