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Juicy Japanese BBQ chicken thighs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Crispy Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs

Enjoy flavorful, tender, and crispy chicken thighs marinated in Japanese BBQ sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 tbsp Japanese BBQ sauce Use a good quality sauce for best flavor.
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha Adjust amount for spice preference.
  • 6 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.

For Serving

  • toasted sesame seeds Optional topping.
  • green onions Optional topping.
  • Japanese BBQ sauce For drizzling.
  • yum yum sauce Optional.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are fairly uniform in size.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Japanese BBQ sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, ginger, toasted sesame oil, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking

  • Preheat your oven or air fryer.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the marinated chicken pieces onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown and crispy, approximately 20-25 minutes, shifting occasionally.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken adequately, maintain space between pieces for optimal crispiness, and allow resting time post-cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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