Spicy Braised Chicken with Eggplant and Plum
Side Dish·Stir-frying·1 serving (approx. 153g)
Instead of boiling it in soy sauce, I lightly stir-fried it with a small amount of soy sauce to add flavor.
Calories
211kcal
Carbs
9.2g
Protein
26.2g
Fat
7.7g
Sodium
241.6mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Chicken 100g, Eggplant 30g, Plum Extract 5g, Green Onion 5g,, Garlic2g, Soybean Oil 3g, Soy Sauce 3g, Vinegar 2g, Mirin 2g, Oligosaccharide Syrup 2g, Sesame Oil 1g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Oligosaccharide SyrupKorean oligosaccharide syrup. Light corn syrup or honey gives a similar sheen and mild sweetness.
- MirinCooking rice wine — 'mirin' from the international aisle works; dry sherry with a pinch of sugar also does.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsChicken
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (11mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
- Rich in protein (23g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Eggplant
- Rich in dietary fiber (2.7g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.16mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Green Onion
- Rich in vitamin C (11mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in iron (1mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Cut the chicken and eggplant into bite-size pieces.
🔍Marinate the chicken in chopped green onion, chopped garlic, cooking wine, sesame oil, and oligosaccharide syrup.
🔍Mix plum extract, soy sauce, vinegar, chopped garlic, mirin, and water to make the sauce.
🔍Roast the eggplant and chicken in the oven.
🔍Toss the grilled chicken and eggplant with plum sauce.
🔍Stir-fry the sauce-coated chicken and eggplant in a pan.