Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
– 2 ½ cups water
– 2 cups soy sauce
– ½ cup dry white wine (or alternatives like diluted white grape juice, apple juice, mirin, or sake)
– ¾ cup sugar
– tempeh for plant-based protein substitute to mimic the texture of chicken thighs
– seitan for plant-based protein substitute to mimic the texture of chicken thighs
– tamari for gluten-free umami alternative to soy sauce
– coconut aminos for gluten-free umami alternative to soy sauce
– chicken breast for low-calorie option
Instructions
1-Prepare the chicken thighs by trimming excess fat and rolling them tightly with the skin side out, then secure with cooking twine for even cooking.
2-In a bowl, mix 2 ½ cups water, 2 cups soy sauce, ½ cup dry white wine, and ¾ cup sugar to create the braising liquid.
3-Heat a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the chicken until browned on all sides, which takes about 5 minutes.
4-Transfer the chicken to the saucepan with the braising liquid and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, rotating occasionally.
5-Remove the chicken from the heat and let it cool at room temperature while still in the liquid to absorb flavors fully.
6-After cooling, remove the twine and slice the chicken into approximately 5 mm thick pieces.
7-Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds and serve as a ramen topping, with rice, or as a snack; it yields a glaze you can drizzle over for extra flavor.
Last Step:
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🍗 Use skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture – the skin becomes incredibly tender and absorbs the marinade beautifully
🔪 Slice the chicken while cold for cleaner, more uniform cuts that hold their shape when serving
🥢 Save the seasoning liquid after cooking – it can be reused up to 3 times and develops even deeper flavor with each use
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 74mg