Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients:
1 cup + 2 teaspoons water, divided use
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
1 cup mirin, sake or pineapple juice
2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 piece (1-4-inch thick) fresh ginger, peeled and crushed
2 pounds well-trimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped scallion, cilantro and lemon slices
Directions:
1) Combine 1 cup water, lemon juice, tamari, mirin, sugar, garlic and ginger in a large (3-quart) saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir to dissolve sugar. Add chicken; return to the simmer. Cover pan and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; cover to keep warm.
2) Skim off fat; remove garlic and ginger. Boil sauce until syrupy and reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch with reserved 2 teaspoons water. Add to sauce, whisking until sauce thickens and is shiny. Return chicken to pan; turn to coat all surfaces. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until chicken is warm. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds, scallion, cilantro and lemon slices if desired. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
I love the rain, too. This recipe looks like another easy one I would like to try. The picture is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love teriyaki chicken (actually teriyaki anything!) -- have some thighs in the freezer -- will have to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteMartha
What a great way to indulge your Hawaiian daydream. It looks fantastic. I noticed one of your favorite movies is To Kill A Mockingbird. Mine too. I love to watch it this time of year since it has a spooky Fall feel to it.
ReplyDeleteI love the rain too, only problem is where I'm at it comes in down pours or else rains 30 mins and dries up fast then you can get outside. Looking forward to trying your recipe.
ReplyDeleteWe need rain here. Jack loves teriyaki chicken so I make it at least once a week. This looks like a delicious recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this dish! It's something I could make easily on a busy weeknight... and I'm always having to do that!
ReplyDeleteIt rained here over the weekend. I love it as long as I am inside. I love the sound, smell, etc. I just don't like getting wet! Great looking chicken!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious...I'm so glad I found it on Patsyk's blog!
ReplyDeleteAggie, welcome. I hope you stop by often. Mary
ReplyDeleteVery interesting recipe and a good blog. I am a foodie myself. Your recipe here is definitely on my menu for the coming friday.
ReplyDeleteOne of the many reasons I like this blog is that it includes water among recipe ingredients.
ReplyDeleteIn an ideal world, I would read a recipe top to bottom. In an actual, less than ideal world, it is so frustrating to gather everything on the counter only to find out you need a couple tablespoons of water.
Thanks for all the good food you help me put on the table!