Chicken Teriyaki
Recipe
Chicken Teriyaki
Glazed Japanese chicken with sticky-sweet soy-based sauce.
Region
Asia
Cuisine Type
Japanese (Traditional & Heritage)
Categories
Main Dishes • Weeknight Meals
Dietary Preferences
Gluten-Free (use tamari), Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Skill Level
Beginner
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Nutritional Info (Per serving)
Calories
480
Protein
34g
Carbohydrates
42g
Fat
18g
Instructions
- Prep chicken
Pat thighs dry with paper towels.
Tip: Dry skin = crispy sear! - Make sauce
Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger. - Sear chicken
Cook skin-side down 6 mins. Flip, cook 4 mins. - Glaze
Pour sauce over chicken. Simmer 5 mins, spooning sauce - Rest
Remove from heat. Rest 3 mins before slicing. - Serve
Cut into strips, drizzle sauce, add sesame seeds.