Japanese Garlic Soy Chicken (Teriyaki-Style)

Ingredients

• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tbsp green onion (optional garnish)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir cornstarch into the water, then add to the sauce and whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Glaze: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and simmer, stirring, until thick and glossy, 3–5 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve: Spoon the teriyaki-style garlic soy chicken over rice. Garnish with green onion if using.