Orange-Infused Teriyaki Chicken
 Serves 6

Ingredients
  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger root, sliced
  • ¼ c. mirin
  • 1 ¼ c. soy sauce
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • ½ c. water
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine garlic, ginger, mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and orange slices. 

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.

3. In a bowl, mix the water and cornstarch. Add mixture to saucepan and bring back to a boil and simmer for  5 minutes over low heat until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

3. Cook chicken thighs on a grill or pan. Slice chicken thighs and baste with teriyaki sauce and top with sesame seeds. Serve with rice and vegetables.