Japanese Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs

Prep:5minCook:10min

Yields 2 hearty servings. I like to buy in bulk from Costco, but Sam's has similar options. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs come in a package of 10x ~500g partitions. Add the "marinade" and heat, and it is a quick and easy meal. Pair with white rice, or fry the (pre-cooked and chilled) rice in the leftover sauce after chicken is done. Rough macros when served with white rice: 40% protein, 40% carb, 20% fat.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories336.3 kcal (17%)

Total Fat11.6 g (17%)

Carbs9.4 g (4%)

Sugars7 g (8%)

Protein44.6 g (89%)

Sodium1122.9 mg (56%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 tspAvocado oil

1 lbBoneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 Tbspminced garlic

2 TbspJapanese Barbecue Sauce

1 Tbspsriracha

optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add a drizzle of oil to a large skillet and set to medium-low heat.

Skillet

Avocado oil1 tsp

Step 2

Rinse and drain chicken thighs. Then, transfer to a ziploc or small bowl.

Bowl

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 lb

Step 3

Optional: Evenly salt and pepper chicken thighs to taste. Less is more, and I frequently skip this step.

salt

black pepper

Step 4

Add Japanese BBQ sauce, sriracha, and minced garlic to bag/bowl with chicken. Shake or massage to evenly coat.

minced garlic1 Tbsp

Japanese Barbecue Sauce2 Tbsp

sriracha1 Tbsp

Step 5

Dump entire contents into skillet and try to flatten out chicken thighs if they are folded. Flip every 2-3 minutes, ensuring that each part of the chicken gets an even amount of heat. Once the internal temperature reaches *170*, remove chicken from pan.

Step 6

Optional: Slice chicken against the grain, then halve the slices.