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Teriyaki Chicken
Juicy chicken glazed with a caramelized teriyaki sauce made from soy, mirin, and sake. Simple, satisfying, and full of umami.
15
Prep (min)
20
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •600 g Chicken thighs
- •80 ml Soy sauce
- •60 ml Mirin
- •30 ml Sake
- •3 tbsp Brown sugar
- •1 inch Ginger
- •2 cloves Garlic
Instructions
- 1
Mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic for teriyaki sauce.
💡 Warm the mixture slightly to help dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Marinate chicken for 30 minutes or overnight.
💡 Longer marination = deeper flavor.
- 3
Pan-fry or grill chicken over medium-high heat until caramelized.
💡 Don't move the chicken too much - let it develop color.
- 4
Add remaining marinade to pan, simmer until thickened.
💡 Watch carefully - it can go from thick to burnt quickly.
- 5
Slice chicken and serve with sauce drizzled on top.
💡 Rest for 2 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- 6
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
💡 Taste and adjust salt last.