Japan

Chicken Teriyaki, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Chicken Teriyaki
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: chicken thighs 450 g; soy sauce 2 tbsp; mirin 2 tbsp; sugar 1 tbsp; vegetable oil 1 tbsp

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

15 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Pat 450 g chicken thighs dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season lightly with salt.
2
Pan-fry chicken in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar mixture to the pan, simmering until sticky and glossy; serve coated.

How it's eaten in Japan

In Japan, it is often garnished with toasted sesame seeds and served alongside shredded cabbage.

Ingredients (serves 2)

chicken thighs450 g
soy sauce2 tbsp
mirin2 tbsp
Swap: dry white wine 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp sugar（mimics sweetness）
sugar1 tbsp
vegetable oil1 tbsp

Authentic ingredients in Japan

chicken thighs450 g
soy sauce2 tbsp
mirin2 tbsp
sake2 tbsp
sugar1 tbsp
vegetable oil1 tbsp

Optional authentic touch
Traditional recipes often use whole chicken thighs cooked skin-side down first, then sliced before serving.

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