Best 7 Asian Chicken Thighs With Mustard Greens Recipes

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Craving for a flavorful and aromatic meal? Look no further than this article, your ultimate guide to creating the most delectable Asian chicken thighs with mustard greens. In this culinary adventure, we'll transport you to the vibrant streets of Asia, where tantalizing aromas and exotic ingredients come together in perfect harmony. We'll explore various recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of the region, offering you a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From bold and spicy Szechuan dishes to the subtle yet complex flavors of Cantonese cuisine, this article will provide you with everything you need to prepare an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANTONESE CHICKEN WITH PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS



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Stir-fried chicken with pickled mustard greens (haam choy) is a Cantonese classic, and one of our 101-year-old grandma's favorite recipes.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound boneless chicken thighs ((cut into 1 ½ inch chunks; can substitute boneless chicken breast))
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper ((or to taste))
3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
2 slices ginger ((about 8g, sliced ¼" thick and smashed with a cleaver))
8 ounces pickled mustard greens
3 cloves garlic ((about 20g, cut in half and smashed with a cleaver))
1 scallion ((cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces, white pieces smashed with a cleaver and green parts separated))
3 dried red chili peppers ((optional))
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch ((mixed into a slurry with 2 teaspoons water))

Steps:

  • Place the chicken chunks into a bowl with the water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, and white pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, mix the cornstarch into the marinated chicken, massaging everything together until the chicken has absorbed any standing liquid.
  • Meanwhile, mix the sauce by combining the chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
  • Place a clean, dry wok over medium high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil and the smashed ginger. After 15 seconds, add the pickled mustard greens, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the greens are seared and slightly dry.
  • Next, add the smashed garlic, white parts of the scallions, and dried red peppers (if using). Stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Searing the aromatics and the mustard greens like this really brings out their flavors.
  • Move the mustard greens to the sides of the wok, and turn the heat up to the highest setting. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the open middle area of the wok, and add the chicken in 1 layer. Let the chicken fry for 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned. Move the mustard greens and aromatics around with the chicken so they don't burn.
  • Add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok and stir everything together for 10 seconds.
  • Add prepared sauce mixture to deglaze the wok, mixing everything together until combined. Then push all of the ingredients to the middle of the wok. Turn the heat down so the liquid is at a slow simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has nearly completely reduced. If it looks too dry, add a little more stock. If it's still too wet, simmer a bit longer with the cover off until it has reduced to your liking.
  • Turn the heat back up to medium high heat and add the green parts of the scallions. Add enough of the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce (you don't have to use it all) and stir together for 20-30 seconds. Plate and serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
2 cups halved and thinly sliced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
8 ounces creme fraiche
1 tablespoon good Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board, skin side up, and pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Turn them over and sprinkle them with one more teaspoon of salt.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large (11 to 12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pan in one layer, skin side down. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes without moving, until the skin is golden brown. (If the skin gets too dark, turn the heat to medium low.) Turn the chicken pieces with tongs, add the onions to the pan, including under the chicken, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring the onions occasionally, until the thighs are cooked to 155 to 160 degrees and the onions are browned. Transfer the chicken (not the onions) to a plate and allow to rest uncovered while you make the sauce. If the onions aren't browned, cook them for another minute.
  • Add the wine, creme fraiche, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet and stir over medium heat for one minute. Return the chicken, skin side up, and the juices to the skillet, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

ASIAN GREENS WITH CHICKEN



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Easy weeknight recipe with plenty of room for variation: use chicken or fish, bok choi, tat soi, choy sum, mustard greens, or turnip greens. It's made with things I normally have on hand (greens, onions tomatoes, cheese, frozen protein, couscous or rice) and cooks up in a jiffy. Feels like a real treat!

Provided by Utopienne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
3 chicken tenders
1 pinch garlic salt
cracked black pepper to taste
¾ cup bok choy, chopped
1 ⅓ cups water
1 (5.6 ounce) box couscous, (such as Near East® Toasted Pine Nut)
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ ounce grated Mizithra cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot oil until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Place chicken in skillet and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until chicken is browned on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken and season with garlic salt and black pepper on the other side. Transfer chicken and onions to a cutting board and chop chicken.
  • Stir bok choy into the same skillet, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook until greens are slightly tender, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat. Stir couscous spice packet contents and 1 tablespoon olive oil into water; add couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Spoon couscous onto plates, top with greens, onions, and chicken, respectively, and sprinkle tomatoes and Mizithra cheese over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1065.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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No need for take-out with this recipe! This one is for all of you that don't like to be in the kitchen but want a delicious home cooked meal with an Asian flair. It truly is so easy, fast and delicious. Serve with rice or noodles or you could cut up the chicken into bite sized pieces and serve as an appetizer. Enjoy! www.everythingtasty.blogspot.com

Provided by Everything Tasty Ki

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 2 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -7 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup chopped scallion

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large zip lock bag. Mix until well combined. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, seal the bag, and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and coat with cooking spray.
  • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken thighs, 3-4 at a time, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through. Don't move the chicken once you put it in the pan, let it get nice and brown on one side before you turn it over. Remove the chicken to a serving platter.
  • Pour the remaining marinade in the hot pan and cook down for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Strain the sauce in a sieve and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or the chopped scallions.
  • Note: Tamari is a type of soy sauce that his a richer flavor. Once you try Tamari, you won't buy any other soy sauce again!

ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Asian chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long grain rice or with ramen noodle slaw. -Dave Farrington, Midwest City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 teaspoons olive oil
5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-3/4 pounds), skin removed
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Sliced green onions
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, whisk water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 30-35 minutes, turning chicken occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Cool chicken. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Everyone goes for this super moist, garlicky chicken, including my fussy kids. For your holiday buffet or family gathering, serve it with rice or noodles. -Carole Lotito, Hillsdale, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce and honey until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add garlic and ginger to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute (do not allow garlic to brown). Stir in vinegar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°., Uncover; simmer 1-2 minutes longer or until sauce is slightly thickened. If desired, cut into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSTARD GREENS



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I adapted this recipe from a cooking magazine. Serve with rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ pound mustard greens, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Cook and stir chicken until browned, about 4 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth and rice wine into the skillet; scrape any browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 1/3 of the mustard greens into the skillet; cook and stir until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat twice more with remaining mustard greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs. Look for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the mustard greens are clean. Rinse them thoroughly in cold water before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken thighs in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until they are cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides. Rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

This Asian chicken thighs with mustard greens recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken thighs are tender and juicy, and the mustard greens are flavorful and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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