Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Pickled Daikon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to crisp perfection, glazed with a savory soy-ginger sauce and served alongside tangy homemade pickled daikon radish. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup, peeled and thinly sliced daikon radish
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve, then add 1 cup thinly sliced peeled daikon radish. Let it pickle for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the chicken.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp honey to make the glaze.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour the soy-ginger glaze over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the thighs until it thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 5: Serve the glazed chicken thighs with the pickled daikon radish on the side for a refreshing contrast.