Seoul ful Chicken with Minted Cucumbers

2 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

473 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


For the cucumbers:
2 1/2	cups	english cucumber	peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced, 1 each
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	shallots	minced
2	tablespoons	mints	freshly chopped
1	tablespoon	rice vinegar	seasoned
1	tablespoon	honey
1	teaspoon	sesame oil	dark
1/4	teaspoon	sweet red bell pepper
1	each	serrano chiles	seeded and minced

For the chicken:
1 1/4	pounds	chicken thighs	boneless, 8 each
1/4	cup	soy sauce, sodium reduced
2	tablespoons	sesame oil	dark
1	tablespoon	ginger	freshly minced and peeled
1	tablespoon	honey
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
3	cloves	garlic	thinly sliced
1	x	nonstick cooking spray
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly sliced
4	teaspoons	sesame seeds	toasted

Directions

To prepare cucumbers, place cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt, tossing well.

Drain 1 hour.

Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.

Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally.

Combine cucumber, shallots, and next 6 ingredients (through chile) in a large bowl; toss gently.

Cover and set aside.

To prepare chicken, place each chicken thigh between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.

Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag.

Add chicken to soy sauce mixture in bag; seal.

Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Coat pan with cooking spray.

Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.

Place 4 thighs in pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

Repeat procedure with remaining 4 thighs.

Place 2 thighs and 1/2 cup cucumbers on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 231g

Amount per Serving

Calories 473 57% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.0g	46%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	35%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 782mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 36.0g	71%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	8%		Iron	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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