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Glazed Chicken Drumsticks With Shiitake Mushrooms & Turnip Umami Rice

This Japanese-inspired main dish combined many of the world's most renowned Japanese seasonings with classic umami flavors like roast chicken and mushrooms. The depth of flavor of this meal is surprisingly deep considering the quick cooking time. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword drumsticks
Servings 4 people
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup jasmine rice
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
  • 6 ounces turnips
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
  • 1 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon yuzu kosho
  • 1/2 teaspoon ichimi togarashi
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix together the ichimi togarashi seasoning and sesame seeds.

  2. Place the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet and drizzle them with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle each one with a pinch of the togarashi spice blend, saving a little of the spice blend for later. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 32 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

  3. While the chicken is cooking, you can prepare the fresh produce. Remove and discard the stems of the shiitake mushrooms, thinly slice the caps. Trim and discard the bottom of the scallions, finely chop the remainder. Peel the turnips and cut lengthwise into wedges. Peel and mince the ginger root. Set them all aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, ponzu sauce, sesame oil, and as much of the yuzu koshu as you would like (the more you add, the spicier the final dish will be).
  5. While the chicken continues to cook, you can prepare the rice. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add half of the diced fresh ginger root and cook until fragrant, a couple minutes. Add the rice and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 14 to 16 minutes or until the rice is tender and cooked through. Remove from heat and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Set aside.
  6. As the rice cooks and the chicken finished roasting, you can prepare the mushrooms and turnips. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium pan. Add the mushrooms and turnips and season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly browned, stirring occassionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining ginger and the white parts of the scallions and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and wipe out the inside of the pan.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of the yuzu kosho mixture to the bowl of cooked mushrooms and turnips, then add the cooked rice and stir until coated. Set aside.
  8. Place the same pan you used to cook the vegetables over medium heat. Pour in the remaining yuzu koshu mixture and add the cooked drumsticks, turning to coat them in the glaze. Divide the chicken and rice between two dishes. Garnish the dish with the green parts of the scallions and remaining togarashi spice blend and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Glazed Chicken Drumsticks With Shiitake Mushrooms & Turnip Umami Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 390mg17%
Potassium 463mg13%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 185IU4%
Vitamin C 10.6mg13%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.