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Chicken Thigh Crumble in miso and mirin

Our tested Stir-Fried Chicken Thigh Crumble: glazed, generous, and balanced with miso and mirin. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 2,600 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook25 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Chicken Thigh Crumble in miso and mirin
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the miso and mirin elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the soy sauce and the rest of the miso and mirin flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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