Crispy Mahogany Chicken for Two Recipe

Name: Crispy Mahogany Chicken for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless bone-in, skin on, trimmed of excess fat; 1 x black pepper fresh ground; 1 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari sodium-reduced; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet seasoning) mirin; 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated with a microplane grater; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced on diagonal for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Rinse and dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels and season with pepper.
2
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3
Cook chicken, skin side down, without moving, until skin is deep brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes or more.
4
Adjust heat as needed, too dark lower the heat, too pale increase the heat.
5
Flip the chicken over, reduce heat to medium, and cook until second side is brown and meat is thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
7
Transfer chicken to plate and pour off fat (I pour into a foil line bowl for easy disposal later).
8
Add the soy based mixture to skillet and return to medium heat.
9
Return chicken to skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and simmer, skin side up, until sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes.
10
Transfer chicken to serving platter and sprinkle with scallions.
11
Pour remaining sauce into small bowl and serve with the chicken along with cooked rice to complete the meal.

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless bone-in, skin on, trimmed of excess fat, 1 x black pepper fresh ground, 1 teaspoons vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari sodium-reduced, and more.

Yes, Crispy Mahogany Chicken for Two falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Mahogany Chicken for Two

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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