Juicy Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs
Experience the authentic flavors of Japan with these succulent grilled chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, mirin, and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken Thighs: Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely caramelized.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice and Garnish: Slice the chicken and serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For deeper flavors, let the chicken marinate overnight. If you don’t have mirin, substitute with a mixture of sake and sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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