Sake-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger & Mirin

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Tender chicken thighs marinated in a traditional sake and mirin blend, then caramelized to a glossy finish. Served with steamed rice for an authentic Japanese home-cooked meal. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, sake, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 35 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 540 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is coated, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess marinade), and sear chicken skin-side down for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, pour remaining marinade over, and simmer uncovered for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce reduces to a glossy coating, occasionally basting with pan drippings.
  4. Step 4: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then serve with 2 cups cooked short-grain rice, spooning pan sauce over both.

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