Classic Japanese Chicken Teriyaki 1771028618742 Ihx7
A traditional pan-seared chicken dish glazed in a savory-sweet authentic soy and mirin reduction.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless and skin-on
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 0.25 cup Sake
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and prick the skin with a fork to help the fat render.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger until the sugar is dissolved.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through; remove excess fat from the pan with a spoon or paper towel.
- 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 7
Baste the chicken continuously with the sauce as it thickens into a glossy glaze, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Remove from heat, let the chicken rest for 2 minutes, then slice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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