Japanese Mum's Chicken
Bring a taste of home-cooked Japanese comfort food to your table with "Japanese Mum's Chicken," a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs caramelized in a savory-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar, balanced with the warm, aromatic notes of garlic and ginger. The chicken is seared to golden perfection and then simmered to absorb the rich, umami-packed flavors of the sauce. Garnished with fresh green onions and served over a bed of steamed white rice, this dish is both satisfying and authentic. With minimal prep time and a short list of pantry-friendly ingredients, "Japanese Mum’s Chicken" makes it easy to enjoy the traditional taste of Japan in your own kitchen. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick, hearty, and delicious meal idea!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)
- 0.25 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pieces green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups steamed white rice (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves to create the marinade.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and add them to the skillet, skin-side down.
Step 4
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes or until the skin turns golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Drain excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
Step 6
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the marinade into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through and baste with the sauce again.
Step 8
Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a glossy glaze, remove it from heat.
Step 9
Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the skillet.
Step 10
Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve hot with steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1259.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2281.7 |
| Total Fat 107.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g | |
| Cholesterol 486mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2810.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.9g | |
| Protein 126.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 173.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1668.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories