Chef John puts a rich, umami-packed spin on comfort food with his Dashi Butter Chicken—a savory, silky-sauced dish that blends Japanese-inspired flavor with classic technique. In this video, he shows how to make a quick dashi broth and turn it into a buttery glaze that clings to tender, pan-seared chicken thighs. It’s comforting, unexpected, and exactly the kind of recipe that turns a weeknight dinner into something worth remembering.