Name: Garlic Butter Soy Sauce Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb skin-on Chicken Thighs; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; tbsp Oil; 6 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 4 Garlic cloves; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar

Garlic Butter Soy Sauce Chicken

Experience the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami with these perfectly seared chicken thighs, enhanced with a delightful sake-infused sauce.

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"This has become a staple in my home! The flavors and chicken turn out great every single time."

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Transport your senses straight to a cozy Japanese eatery with these succulent chicken thighs. This dish exudes layers of flavors, starting from the delicate seasoning on the chicken to the rich, aromatic sauce made from soy, mirin, and sake. The slight kick of garlic ensures you keep coming back for more.

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Why This Chicken Will Win You Over:

This isn't just another chicken recipe. It's an invitation to experience authentic Japanese flavors right from your kitchen. The rich sake-infused sauce ensures each bite is dripping with goodness, making every morsel memorable.

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Making It Your Own

Feeling adventurous? You can toss in some thinly sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for added texture and flavor. If you're not a fan of rice, try serving the chicken over a bed of stir-fried noodles or even quinoa for a unique twist.

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Hungry Yet? Dive Right In!

Get ready to dig into a plate of aromatic and flavorful chicken that promises a delightful culinary journey. Pair it with a cold glass of sake or a light white wine for an unforgettable meal experience.

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb skin-on Chicken Thighs
¼ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Oil
4 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

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For the Sauce:

2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
4 Garlic cloves, minced

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INSTRUCTIONS

Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
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Coat each chicken thigh with sweet potato starch, ensuring even coverage and dusting off excess starch.
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In a separate mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients – soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and minced garlic.
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In a frying pan set to medium heat, sear the chicken starting with the skin side facing down for approximately 4 minutes.
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Turn the chicken thighs over and sear the other side for another 4 minutes.
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Pour sake into the pan and continue to cook with the lid on until most of the liquid has evaporated.
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Incorporate the prepared sauce and a knob of butter to the pan.
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Allow the sauce to thicken and ensure that the chicken is well-coated.
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Once cooked to perfection, serve the chicken with a side of freshly cooked white rice.

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Enjoy! ♡

Connie Cooks

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Keywords: Pan-seared, Chicken thighs, Japanese flavor, Sake-infused, Mirin, Succulent, Authentic, Soy sauce

Garlic Butter Soy Sauce Chicken

Total Time:
30 minutes
Yield:
4 servings

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Experience the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami with these perfectly seared chicken thighs, enhanced with a delightful sake-infused sauce.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb skin-on Chicken Thighs
¼ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Oil
4 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

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For the Sauce:

2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
4 Garlic cloves, minced

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INSTRUCTIONS

Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
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Coat chicken in sweet potato starch and dust off excess.
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Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
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Pan-sear chicken on both sides.
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Add sake, cook until liquid dissolves.
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Introduce sauce and butter, coating chicken.
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Serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings
310
per serving

(% Daily Value)

Total Fat: 18g (28%)

Sodium: 820mg (34%)

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g (1%)

Protein: 28g (56%)

Vitamin C: 1mg (2%)

Potassium: 320mg (9%)

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Cholesterol: 110mg (37%)

Total Carbohydrate: 4g (1%)

Sugars: 2g

Vitamin A: 40µg (8%)

Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Phosphorus 210mg (17%)

Keywords:

Pan-seared, Chicken thighs, Japanese flavor, Sake-infused, Mirin, Succulent, Authentic, Soy sauce