Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

Serve this savory dish with Chef Michi’s quick and easy fresh pineapple salsa. Also, watch and learn a quick trick on keeping the chicken from sticking to the pan when baking.

cooking spray
8 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless; trim excess fat)
garlic salt
black pepper
½ cup sugar
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. mirin
1 tsp. ginger (minced)
½ tsp. fresh ginger root (grated)
½ tsp. five-spice powder
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup fresh pineapple (½” diced)
½ cup tomato (½” diced)
¼ cup red onion (minced)
2 tbsp. scallion (thinly sliced)
cilantro
squeeze of fresh lime juice
½ tsp. powdered cardamon (cumin can be substituted)
salt

Pre-heat your oven to 325° F and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. Season each piece of chicken with garlic salt and pepper, then place onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. You want the chicken to be golden brown, don’t overcook or your chicken will be dry, especially if it will be eaten later.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze and salsa. To make the glaze, combine sugar, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger root, five-spice and cornstarch in a small pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook on low for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Combine the pineapple, tomato, onion, scallion and cilantro, in a bowl and toss with the lime juice and cardamom. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the cooked chicken with the glaze and top with a dollop of salsa, enjoy with brown rice and your favorite veggies!

Recipe By:

Chef Michi Holland

Prep + Cook Time:

1 hr

Serving Size:

4 Servings

As featured in…

Mar. 27, 2013 Coupon Book