Category: Japanese

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken

8/21/2021

The day before roasting, prepare chicken
Spatchcock chicken by removing spine and flattening
Pat dry on both sides
Carefully separate skin from chicken
Rub seasoning on and under the skin
Place on wire wrack on center of a foil lined baking sheet
Refrigerate 12 - 24 hours
Whisk together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and honey over medium heat and bring to boil
Reduce heat and simmer, about 25 minutes
Before roasting, combine ginger, garlic, and sesame oil
Rub all over chicken and under skin
Bake at 450 (475 if convection) until chicken reaches 135 degrees
Remove chicken from oven, quickly glaze, and return to oven
Roast until chicken reaches 150 degrees
Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving
Garnish with sage or berries

8/20/2021

Sesame Dressing Green Beans
From justonecookbook

8/20/2021

Pat carrots as dry as possible
Toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper
Arrange on baking tray in single layer spaced out enough to glaze instead of steam
Bake for 30 minutes at 425 F, rotating halfway through
Combine other ingredients into sauce/paste
When carrots are lightly browned, glaze with brush on all sides
Roast 5 more minutes, turning for even browning
Garnish with thyme