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Chicken Teriyaki Wraps with Japanese Highballs: Sweet, Savory & Refreshingly Crisp

Chicken Teriyaki Wraps with Japanese Highballs: Sweet, Savory & Refreshingly Crisp

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in liquid koji and Truffle Salt, caramelized in rich teriyaki sauce, and wrapped with fresh zucchini, carrot, and broccolini slaw in warm tortillas. Served alongside a Japanese highball for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy bites.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • Truffle Salt
  • 2 tablespoons liquid koji
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1/2 bunch broccolini
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken overnight with Truffle Salt and liquid koji in an airtight container.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Shred zucchini and carrot, mix with broccolini, cilantro, and scallions for slaw.
  4. Make teriyaki sauce: boil water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and brown sugar. Thicken with cornstarch slurry and add grated ginger and garlic. Season with Truffle Salt.
  5. Sear chicken in olive oil with teriyaki sauce until caramelized. Bake in oven 10–15 min. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Roast broccolini in same pan and add to slaw. Stir in sesame seeds, lime zest/juice, sesame oil, and season.
  7. Warm tortillas. Assemble wraps with teriyaki chicken and slaw. Roll and serve.

Notes

  • Includes Japanese Highball: Fill glass with ice, add 1¾ oz Japanese whiskey, top with sparkling water, garnish with lemon wheel.
  • Adjust vegetables and herbs to taste.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-seared & Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100