Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
  • 2 sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons light miso
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 8 boned chicken thighs skin intact
  • 8 boned chicken thighs skin intact

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Blend soy sauce, sake, mirin, miso, green onions, ginger root and garlic in a rectangular baking dish. Coat chicken with mixture. Marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.Preheat a hibachi, portable tabletop grill or charcoal grill. Shake marinade off chicken; pat dry.
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  • Length: 60 minutes

Step 2

  • Place skin-down on hot grill. Grill 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken; grill second side 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. When chicken is done, sprinkle with sesame seeds and spice mixture.This recipe yields 4 servings.Comments: Miso marinade adds a rich flavor to this country-style grilled chicken. Thigh meat stays moist and tender, but boned chicken breasts are delicious, too. The chicken can be sauteed in a skillet.
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  • Length: 8 minutes