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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Weight Watchers Everyone Loves Chicken cookbook. It is 5 pts. per serving (1 chicken thigh). Tip: For added flavor, prick chicken all over with the tip of a sharp knife and marinate for 24 hours. Ingredients:
2 scallions, chopped |
3 tablespoons mirin, rice wine |
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/4 lb. each |
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced sodium |
Directions:
1. Combine the scallions, mirin, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, 1 tspl. of the oil, and the crushed red pepper flakesin a zip closed bag; add the chicken and seal (removing all the air in the bag).
2. Turn to coat the chicken; refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
3. Lift the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Discard the marinade.
5. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
7. Add the broth; bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid is syrupy, about 10 minutes.
9. Turn the chicken to coat in the liquid.
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