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A plate of chicken and Japanese sweet potato, garnished with toasted white sesame seeds.

Chicken and Japanese Sweet Potato

Learn how to make this easy Japanese Chicken and Sweet Potato stir fry! A filling, high-protein meal which is ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Japanese sweet potato (Approx 250g, chopped into chunks)
  • 3 large chicken thighs (Approx 250g, sliced into bite-sized pieces)

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp cooking sake
  • 90 ml water (6 tablespoons)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Pre-heat a pan on a medium heat and add about 1/2 a tablespoon of neutral oil.
  • Fry the Japanese sweet potato chunks for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Once golden, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add more oil to the same pan and add in the chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
  • Add the sweet potato back to the pan along with the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the potato is fork tender.
  • Once potato is tender, take off the lid and let the sauce reduce till a desired thickness.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Keyword 30 Minute Meals, Chicken and Sweet Potato, Chicken Thighs, Easy Japanese Recipes, Easy Meals, Japanese Sweet Potato, Satsumaimo, Sweet Potato