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Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs

Crispy Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs That Everyone Will Love

Delight in these Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs, marinated to perfection in a sweet and spicy sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cook evenly and soak up marinade
  • 1/4 cup Japanese BBQ Sauce Recommended: Bachan’s Original
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Recommended: Kikkoman Less Sodium
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to your spice tolerance
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses dish with nutty aroma
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes Optional
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds For added crunch
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Freshly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce Optional, recommended brand: Terry Ho's

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, ginger, toasted sesame oil, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade. Toss the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
  2. About 15 minutes before cooking, preheat your grill to medium heat, aiming for a temperature between 375-400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
  3. While the grill is heating up, mince the green onions and set aside. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Remove the marinated chicken thighs from the refrigerator and place them directly on the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping every 2-3 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush with Japanese BBQ sauce.
  5. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken thighs has reached 165°F using a meat thermometer.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and minced green onions. Serve alongside extra BBQ sauce and yum yum sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate for up to 8 hours for best flavor. Grill at medium heat to prevent burning the marinade.

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