Description
This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste cornstarch (for thickening)
- to taste sesame seeds (for garnish)
- to taste green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: In a hot skillet, cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and bring to a boil, then simmer. Mix cornstarch with water and whisk into sauce until thickened.
- Combine: Slice the cooked chicken and return to skillet with sauce. Toss to coat and serve over warm rice garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is well-coated in the marinade for maximum flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cornstarch depending on your desired sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg