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Washington's Famous Chicken Teriyaki

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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When takeout is out of the question, whip up your own great taste from the Evergreen State! Washington's Famous Chicken Teriyaki is such a tasty recipe you will forget all about their craveable seafood. Take a scenic flavor ride with these succulent chicken thighs marinated for hours in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce, then grilled to perfection for a mountain of great Japanese-inspired cuisine. Washington's Famous Chicken Teriyaki leaves its delicious mark on one of our most beautiful northern states. Enjoy the surprising beauty of this flavor-tempting landscape. You may never go back to takeout.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless
  • olive oil, to taste
  • sesame seeds, to taste, for serving
  • rice, optional, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a small bowl, add the soy sauce, the sugar, the sesame oil, the onions, the cider vinegar, and the garlic and whisk to combine.

Step 2 -In a resealable plastic bag, add the marinade mixture and the chicken thighs.

Step 3 -Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken, about 20 seconds.

Step 4 -Add the bag to a large platter and transfer it to the refrigerator to allow the chicken to marinate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 5 -On a grill pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 6 -Add the marinated chicken to the heated grill pan and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 7 -Transfer the cooked chicken to a large serving platter and sprinkle it with the sesame seeds.

Step 8 -Serve with the warm rice.

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