Description
Marion Grasby’s grilled chicken recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Japan to your table with minimal effort. Marinated in a delightful mix of soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger, this dish is simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for special occasions. Serve it over steamed rice or fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that captivates the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Reserve some marinade for later use.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F/200°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard used marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Let it Rest: Allow grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve over steamed rice or veggies, drizzled with reserved marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken thigh (113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg