Description
Savor Japan’s beloved classic chicken teriyaki, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that dances on your palate. Succulent chicken glazed with a rich teriyaki sauce promises a culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil, for frying
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts or thighs into uniform pieces, ensuring even cooking. Generously season with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Create teriyaki sauce by whisking soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar completely dissolves, creating a glossy, balanced mixture.
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat with a thin layer of oil. Carefully place chicken pieces into the pan, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust on each side.
- Once chicken is nearly cooked and has a rich caramel color, slowly pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the meat. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer.
- Continuously rotate chicken pieces to ensure complete sauce coverage, allowing the liquid to gradually reduce and transform into a luxurious, sticky glaze. Cook until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from pan and arrange on a serving plate. Drizzle remaining caramelized sauce over the top for extra flavor intensity.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. Accompany with steamed rice and roasted vegetables for a complete, harmonious meal.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Control pan heat carefully to prevent burning the teriyaki sauce, which can turn bitter and ruin the delicate flavor profile.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu, salmon, or tempeh for vegetarian or seafood-friendly variations that maintain the classic teriyaki essence.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain moisture and allow the teriyaki glaze to settle, creating a more intensely flavored and succulent result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg