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Japanese Chicken Marinade Recipe

This Japanese Chicken Marinade is perfect for grilling or baking. It infuses the chicken with a delicious blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Marinade

  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill or bake chicken for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  4. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Chicken, Japanese, Marinade
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