Chicken Chashu (Japanese Braised Chicken Thigh)

Name: Chicken Chashu (Japanese Braised Chicken Thigh)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 600-700 g boneless chicken thigh (boneless, skin-on); 50 g Japanese leeks (naganegi) (green part); 50 g ginger root; 3 cloves garlic; 150 ml soy sauce; 50 ml sake; 1 tbsp mirin; 30 g sugar; 250 ml chicken bouillon (leftover from simmering)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

Learn how to make succulent, melt in the mouth chashu made with juicy chicken thigh simmered in a fragrant broth and soaked in a rich and sweet soy sauce based marinade. It's simple to do and every element can be used to make a variety of delicious Japanese dishes!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:06:59 GMT