Healthy Teriyaki Chicken from "Asian Paleo"

Healthy Teriyaki Chicken on two white plates over blue striped plates with a green napkin and chopsticks, next to a blue plate of ginger and garlic, all on top of a wooden table

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Healthy Teriyaki Chicken from "Asian Paleo"

Just a handful of ingredients make a savory, sticky and slightly sweet glaze for chicken thighs that get a lovely, crunchy skin on top. From "Asian Paleo" by ChihYu Smith, reprinted with permission.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Resting time5

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: servings

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Don Baiocchi

Ingredients

I Heart Umami Teriyaki Sauce (makes about 1/3 cup)

¼ cup apple juice
3½ tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
1-1½ teaspoon arrowroot flour

Healthy Teriyaki Chicken

cooking oil or spray (avocado, coconut or ghee)
4 boneless chicken thighs, skin on (about 1½ pounds)
sea salt
⅓ cup I Heart Umami Sauce
toasted white sesame seeds (optional)
scallions (optional)

Instructions

For the sauce:

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan, mixing until there are no lumps. Gently warm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For the chicken:

Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a baking rack on top. Lightly spray the rack with oil.
Pat the chicken dry. Lightly season with a bit of sea salt on all sides.
Place the chicken thighs, skin side up, on the prepared rack. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the skin becomes light golden brown and the meat is completely cooked through (165 degrees on a meat thermometer).
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the teriyaki sauce. Change the oven setting to HIGH BROIL. Place the chicken back in the oven and broil for 3 minutes to give the skin a nice golden color. (If you use skinless chicken, broil for only 1-2 minutes).
Wait for 5 minutes before slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces. If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

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