Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Scallions

Name: Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Scallions
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice wine (mirin); 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 3 tbsp, thinly sliced scallions

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a savory-sweet soy-sesame sauce, finished with fresh scallions for a restaurant-quality Korean dish.

Cuisine: Korean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine (mirin)
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp, thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp sesame seeds and 3 tbsp sliced scallions, then cook for 1 minute until scallions wilt and sauce becomes glossy.