Classic Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cupsoy sauce
• 1/4 cupmirin
• 1/4 cupsake
• 3 Tbspsugar
• 1 Tbspfresh ginger, grated
• 1 clovegarlic, grated
• 1 tspcornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbspvegetable oil
• 1 tsptoasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2scallions, sliced, for garnish
• Steamed rice, for serving

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Method

1. 1

   Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic together to make the teriyaki sauce.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down (or first side) 5-6 minutes until deeply browned.

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3. 3

   Flip and cook the second side 5 minutes more until nearly cooked through.

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4. 4

   Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and simmer, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.

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5. 5

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze coating the chicken.

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6. 6

   Slice the chicken, spoon extra glaze over top, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve over steamed rice.