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spicy-chicken-teriyaki-with-scallion-ginger-rice-and-crispy-chicken-skin

Chicken teriyaki is universally loved for a reason. It’s comforting, savory, so satisfying. This isn’t quite the 30-minute weeknight dish you might be used to making. We love an easy meal, but this version is about giving the dish just a bit more intention and care. I start with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones are simmered directly into the teriyaki sauce to lend a deep savory backbone. Also not so traditional are the aromatics I use–garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili–for warmth and complexity. The skins are slow-roasted into crisp chicken skin chips that add crunch, richness, and pure chicken flavor. A small touch that completely changes how the dish eats. Instead of plain white rice, I make a fragrant scallion-ginger rice, lightly sautéed in sesame oil before cooking. It’s subtle, but that extra step builds aroma and nuttiness. Everything comes together in one bowl: spicy, aromatic, saucy, crunchy, savory. It’s familiar, but elevated just enough to feel special.

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