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Chicken Teriyaki
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs glazed in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce that clings to every bite. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests.
Why You'll Love This
- Better than bottled sauce, made from 6 pantry ingredients
- Crispy skin with a glossy sticky-sweet glaze
- On the table in 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4boneless skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lb)
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 1/2 cupsoy sauce
- 1/4 cupmirin
- 1/4 cupwater
- 3 tbspsugar
- 1 tbspsake (optional)
- 1garlic clove, grated
- 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
- 1 tspcornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsptoasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt.
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