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Roast Yuzu Chicken

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons yuzu juice
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 4 chicken thighs with drumsticks attached
  • Black sesame seeds to garnish
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Combine garlic, ginger, butter, 2 tablespoons of yuzu juice, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a bowl.
  • Marinate the chicken in the above mixture, turning it to coat all over. Refrigerate to marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Turn the oven on to 375°F.
  • Drain the chicken but reserve the marinade. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Place the chicken pieces on it and roast for 1 hour.
  • Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes. Cover it loosely with foil if it’s browning too quickly.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken, and serve with lemon to squeeze over.