Golden Teriyaki Chicken with Fried Leeks
6 servings
50 minutes
Golden teriyaki chicken with fried leeks is a harmonious blend of classic Japanese flavors and crispy texture. Teriyaki gives the chicken an appetizing glossy shine and caramelized crust. Honey, garlic, and ginger enrich the sauce with aromatic notes, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and spiciness. Fried leeks add crunch and light sweetness, enhancing the dish's rich flavor.
1
Preheat the oven to 230 degrees.
2
Cut the chicken into 8 pieces.
3
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Divide the sauce into 2 bowls: one for brushing, the other as a dip.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
4
Line a baking tray with foil and place the chicken pieces. Brush with sauce and bake for 20 minutes, basting twice with the juices.
- Chicken: 1.8 kg
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 5 tablespoon
5
Again brush the chicken with sauce and put it in the oven for another 5-10 minutes, but on a lower rack.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 5 tablespoon
6
Meanwhile, slice the onion into thin strips, place on another tray, mix with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper. Send to the oven on the top rack for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Leek: 4 bunchs
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
7
Serve chicken with crispy onions and sauce.
