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Umami Chicken Recipe

This umami chicken recipe delivers rich, savory flavor using simple ingredients and quick cooking techniques. Tender chicken absorbs a balanced sauce, creating depth without complexity. Perfect for busy evenings, it offers flexibility and satisfying results, making it easy to prepare a bold, comforting meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp honey
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add chicken and cook until golden outside and juicy inside.
  3. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and fragrant.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken and simmer until thick and glossy.
  5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve warm.

Notes

Cook chicken less for softer texture or longer for crisp edges. Avoid freezing fully assembled dish; freeze cooked chicken separately. Handle gently during assembly to keep juices intact. Adjust flavors with chili or citrus. Store leftovers refrigerated up to three days and reheat gently.