Soy-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs with Scallion Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Tender grilled chicken thighs glazed with a savory soy sauce and topped with a fresh scallion sesame sauce for a vibrant flavor contrast. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) boneless skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 cloves minced garlic
4 stalks thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 cloves minced garlic until sugar dissolves. Add 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and brush lightly with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 4 thinly sliced scallions, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds in a small bowl. Add 1/2 tsp black pepper and stir well.
Step 4: Once grilled, transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped generously with the scallion sesame sauce for a fragrant and savory finish.