MAHOGANY CHICKEN

MAHOGANY CHICKEN image

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

splatter screen (or a large, inverted strainer/colander) is helpful for reducing the mess when browning the chicken. Serve with plain steamed rice. Mirin is sweetened Japanese rice wine sold in the international aisle at many supermarkets, usually near the soy sauce.
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (5 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
Ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mirin , sweet sherry, or white wine
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 medium clove garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 scallions , sliced thin on diagonal

Steps:

1. Dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels and season with pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken, skin side down (thighs will fit into pan snugly), until skin is deep brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. (Chicken should be moderately brown after 10 minutes. If too browned, reduce heat; if pale, increase heat). Turn chicken over, reduce heat to medium, and cook until second side is brown and meat is thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sugar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together in small bowl. 3. Transfer chicken to plate and pour off fat. Add soy mixture to skillet and return to medium heat. Return chicken to skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and simmer, skin side up, until sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to serving platter and sprinkle with scallions. Pour remaining sauce into small bowl and pass separately. Serve.