Japanese · Serves 2
with Garlicky Kale, Ginger-Lime Rice & Creamy Wasabi Sauce
Panko on chicken? Practically perfect. But panko + toasted sesame seeds? Well that’s just next level. But we’re going there, folks, and pairing it with garlicky sautéed kale, fluffy ginger-lime rice, and a creamy wasabi dipping sauce for that tasty breaded chcike. With crunch, heat, and a pop of green, this dinner truly has everything!
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.
Wash and dry produce.
Peel and mince or grate ginger.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the ginger (you’ll use the rest later) and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add rice, 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender and water has evaporated, 15-18 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Evenly spread top of each cutlet with 1⁄2 TBSP mayonnaise (you’ll use the rest in the next step). Mound with toasted panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides). Wipe out bowl.
Roast on top rack until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
While chicken cooks, zest and quarter lime. Remove and discard any large stems from kale. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
In bowl used for panko, combine half the wasabi paste (all for 4 servings), remaining mayonnaise, 1⁄4 tsp sugar (1⁄2 tsp for 4), and a squeeze of lime juice. (Use less wasabi paste if you’re not a fan of heat.) Add water 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add kale and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and remaining ginger; cook until fragrant and kale is tender, 1-2 minutes more.
Remove pan from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice. Cover to keep warm.
Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper.
Divide chicken, rice, and kale between plates. Serve wasabi sauce on the side for dipping chicken, along with remaining lime wedges.
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