Classic Teriyaki Chicken
Traditional dish · Japanese
A traditional Japanese dish featuring pan-fried chicken glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, resulting in a sweet and savory flavor with a glossy finish.
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Ingredients
- Chicken thighs1.5 lbs
- Soy sauce1/2 cup
- Mirin1/4 cup
- Sake1/4 cup
- Granulated sugar1/4 cup
- Ginger1 tsp, grated
- Garlic1 clove, minced
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tsp
- Scallions2, thinly sliced
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
- 2
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat evenly and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- 6
Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
