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Classic Chicken Teriyaki

A quick, restaurant-quality Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with a glossy, sweet-savory glaze that perfectly coats tender chicken thighs. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or meal prep bento boxes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Chicken thigh
  • skin-onn2 tbsp Soy saucen2 tbsp Mirinn1 tbsp Saken1 tbsp Sugarn1 tbsp Cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Pat chicken thighs completely dry with a paper towel.
  • Poke the skin a few times with a fork to help it cook evenly.nStep 2: Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.nStep 3: Flip the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Wipe off any excess oil from the pan using a paper towel.nStep 4: Mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Pour the mixture into the skillet.
  • Simmer over medium heat, spooning the sauce over the chicken continuously until it reduces into a thick, glossy glaze.nStep 5: Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Pour the remaining glaze over the top and serve.

Notes

"💡 Omotenashi Tip: Wiping off excess fat before adding the sauce ensures a perfectly clear and glossy teriyaki glaze!"
Keyword Chicken, Quick, Teriyaki
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