Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Soy Sauce Umami-Rich Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Sweet Soy Glaze Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon sake (or dry sherry) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup dashi stock (or low-sodium chicken broth as substitute) 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish) Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi stock. Set aside. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss gently to coat. Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds, over steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 345 kcal | Servings: 3 servings #japanesechicken #shiitakemushrooms #umamichicken #soyglazeddishes #japanesehomecooking #teriyakistyle #quickjapaneserecipes #chickenandmushrooms #gingergarlicchicken #dinnerideas #japaneseflavorfusion #umamibomb #easyasianmeals #weeknightchicken #japaneseinspired #mushroomloverrecipes #sweetsoysauce #wokdinner #simplejapanesedish #comfortfoodasia Juicy chicken + earthy shiitakes simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce? Yes please! This Japanese-inspired dish is a weeknight dream.

Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs Savory Miso-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Scallions Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons white miso paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Sliced scallions, for garnish Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (let excess drip off) and place in the skillet. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Lower the heat and pour in any remaining marinade. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Plate the chicken and spoon over the thickened glaze. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating) | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes (+ marinating) Kcal: 295 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #japanesechicken #misorecipes #easychickenrecipe #weeknightdinner #healthyasianfood #umamiflavor #chickenthighs #misochicken #quickdinner #chickendish #savoryrecipes #asianinspired #homecooking #sesamechicken #skilletdinner #glazedchicken #gingergarlic #mirinchicken #mealprepideas #flavorpacked Craving something sweet, savory, and packed with umami? These Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs are the ultimate dinner win—fast, flavorful, and totally crave-worthy!