Simple with Mentsuyu Noodle Sauce Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the chicken thighs, add the coarsely-ground black pepper, and thoroughly yet gently massage into the meat.

2. 2

   Combine the ingredients.

3. 3

   Add the chicken and the combined ingredients to a ziploc or plastic bag.

4. 4

   Remove the air as much as possible and seal tight.

5. 5

   Let marinate for 3 hours, to overnight.

6. 6

   Let rest for over an hour at the very least.

7. 7

   Place the chicken on a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and bake in the oven on the upper rack at 230 C for 20 to 25 minutes.

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   Watch it as it bakes and adjust accordingly.

9. 9

   You can use the leftover marinade.

10. 10

    While the chicken is baking bring it to a boil in a small pot.

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    Or microwave until it's simmering.

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    Once the chicken has been cooked through to the center and is golden brown it's done.

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    It's the most delicious when it's just a tad crispy on the edges.

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    Transfer to a serving plate and top with the sauce you made in Step 4 (optional).

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    Eating it while it's hot and fresh out of the oven is the happiness of homemade cooking.

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    If you have any sauce left over, marinate a boiled quail egg together with the green onion, ginger, and you'll get a flavored boiled egg.

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    It's good for lunch boxes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.