Who would have thought that such a simple method could create a dish comparable to a barbecue restaurant's signature dish! The chicken drumsticks are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, then paired with a special scallion and salt sauce, which further enhances the chicken's umami flavor. Each bite is crispy yet juicy, bursting with rich scallion aroma—absolutely delicious! 👍
Materials
Save this scallion and salt sauce recipe; it tastes great with any meat! Scallion and Salt Sauce Chicken Thigh Cutlets | Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with scallion flavor - Recipe steps
Make 2cm cuts every 2cm inside the boneless chicken thigh with a knife to sever the tendons. This will prevent the meat from shrinking when frying.
Sprinkle a little salt and black pepper on both sides and marinate for a base flavor.
👉To prepare the scallion salt sauce: Finely chop the scallions and garlic.
In a bowl, combine chopped green onions, minced garlic, toasted white sesame seeds, salt, sugar, vinegar, pepper, and chicken bouillon.
Simply add sesame oil and mix well.
Let the scallion and salt sauce sit for a while after making it; the flavor will be better and more integrated. ✔
👉To pan-fry chicken cutlets: Heat a frying pan with 1 teaspoon of oil, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan, and fry for about 5 minutes.
Fry until the crust is golden brown and crispy, then flip and fry for another 5 minutes or so. It's done when you can easily pierce it with chopsticks. ✔
Cut the pan-fried chicken thighs into pieces, arrange them on a plate, and top with scallion, salt, and sauce.
Come on, have a piece! The scallion flavor is rich yet refreshing, it's super delicious! The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, one bite is so satisfying 😋
