Chicken Hekka Recipe
Chicken Hekka, a classic Hawaiian comfort dish with Japanese influence, features tender chicken simmered in a sweet-savory shoyu sauce with glass noodles, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and fresh veggies—a one-pot meal rich in umami and island warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Japanese Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Hekka Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 8 oz dried long rice (glass noodles), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1 cup green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups baby spinach or watercress
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large sauté pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and ginger; cook until fragrant and softened.
- Cook Chicken: Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in carrots, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake (or broth), and brown sugar. Pour into the pan and stir to coat everything.
- Simmer Noodles: Add soaked long rice noodles and toss to combine with sauce and ingredients. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach and green onions, cooking just until wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, family-style or in individual bowls.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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