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.
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.
