Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup sodium-reduced soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cloves garlic finely sliced
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths

Cucumber Pickles:

• 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes