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Chicken Teriyaki
Japanese•Dinner

Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled chicken glazed with thick, sticky teriyaki sauce. Sweet, savory, and smoky from the grill. Japanese comfort food.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • •600 g Chicken thighs
  • •120 ml Soy sauce
  • •60 ml Mirin
  • •60 ml Sake
  • •60 g Sugar
  • •1 tbsp Ginger

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger for the teriyaki glaze.

    💡 Dark meat chicken thighs have more flavor and stay juicier than breast for teriyaki.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt.

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  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4 minutes.

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  4. 4

    Flip chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Pour teriyaki sauce over.

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  5. 5

    Let sauce reduce and coat chicken, about 3 minutes. Baste frequently.

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  6. 6

    Serve over rice, drizzled with remaining sauce and sesame seeds.

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