Sesame Soy Glazed Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

2. 2

   Pour half of the marinade into a resealable bag with the chicken thighs, reserving the other half for the glaze. Seal and refrigerate.

3. 3

   Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir into the saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened and glossy.

   3:00 · Simmer glaze
5. 5

   Remove the glaze from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

6. 6

   Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F, and brush the grates with vegetable oil.

   10:00 · Preheat grill
7. 7

   Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and discard the used marinade.

8. 8

   Grill the chicken thighs for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until well charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   7:00 · Grill chicken
9. 9

   During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush both sides of the chicken generously with the reserved glaze.

   2:00 · Glaze chicken
10. 10

    Transfer the chicken to a platter and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.