Super-Simple! Chicken Thighs and Onion Simmered in Sauce

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   Heat a frying pan, add some vegetable oil, and cook the thinly sliced onions.

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   Cook slowly over medium heat to prevent burning them.

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   Saute just enough for to lightly brown.

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   Place the chicken thighs in the pan, skin facing down, on top of the onions.

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   Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.

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   Moisture will be released from the meat and onions to steam-cook them.

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   Pour in the sake and soy sauce.

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   Use a wooden spatula to mix, taking care not to burn the onions.

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   Remove the lid and after 5 minutes over medium heat, turn the meat over.

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    Simmer in the juices.

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    Remove the meat and cut into bite-sized pieces.

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    Transfer to a serving plate.

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    Top with the juicy onion sauce, and garnish with chopped leek to taste.

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    Another user reports that if you slice the onions too thinly, they'll burn easily.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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