Foryoueats: Cucumber and Chicken Marinated in Chili Oil

Name: Foryoueats: Cucumber and Chicken Marinated in Chili Oil
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1.1 lb Japanese or Persian cucumbers (6 Japanese cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers); 13 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pieces); Korean chili thread (optional for garnish; I used mild chili threads); For the Seasonings A:; ¼ cup water (4 Tbsp); 2 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; For the Seasonings B:; ¼ cup soy sauce (4 Tbsp); 4½ Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp mirin; 2 Tbsp la-yu (Japanese chili oil) (you can make my Homemade La-yu); 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp sake

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This recipe features a tantalizing combination of cucumber and chicken, marinated in a flavorful blend of chili oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Garnish with Korean chili thread for added flair. Savory and...

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Ingredients

1.1 lb Japanese or Persian cucumbers (6 Japanese cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers)
13 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pieces)
Korean chili thread (optional for garnish; I used mild chili threads)
For the Seasonings A:
¼ cup water (4 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp sake
1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
For the Seasonings B:
¼ cup soy sauce (4 Tbsp)
4½ Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp mirin
2 Tbsp la-yu (Japanese chili oil) (you can make my Homemade La-yu)
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sake