Japanese BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Japanese BBQ chicken thighs are juicy, crispy, and coated in a rich sweet-savory glaze packed with umami flavor. Inspired by classic Japanese-style grilled chicken, this easy recipe delivers perfectly caramelized chicken with tender meat and crispy edges.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Grill Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
Japanese BBQ Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking until fully cooked through and tender.
- Pour the Japanese BBQ sauce into the skillet and let it simmer until thick and glossy.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly in the sauce while it caramelizes slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
