Citrus Miso Chicken Cutlets with Snap Peas
Thin chicken cutlets cook fast in a glossy citrus-miso pan sauce with crisp snap peas.
Prep: 12 · Cook: 23 · Total: 35 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (148 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
An original skillet dinner that pairs quick chicken cutlets with a bright, savory miso glaze.
Story
Theo wanted a chicken dinner that came out saucy, stacked with citrus, and still moved at weeknight speed. Thin cutlets sear fast, snap peas bring a little crunch, and the miso glaze clings to every browned edge. It is the kind of skillet that turns a plain rice bowl into a full-on roadside special.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 4 thin-sliced chicken cutlets, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and dust lightly with cornstarch.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side, working in batches if needed.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and add the snap peas to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until bright green and lightly blistered.
- Stir the garlic, miso, broth, orange juice, lime juice, and honey together in a cup.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until glossy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon over the sauce, scatter with scallions, and serve with the snap peas.
Chef Tips
- Thin cutlets cook more evenly than thick breasts in this quick method.
- Whisk the miso into the broth before it hits the hot pan.
- Serve over steamed rice if you want to stretch the sauce.
Cook's Notes
- Dust chicken lightly so the sauce can cling.
- Sear in batches if the pan feels crowded.
- Add scallions at the very end for fresh bite.