Japanese Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sake (optional)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Sliced green onions for garnish
• Steamed white rice for serving

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Season chicken with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Cook chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until crispy.

5. 5

   Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low.

7. 7

   Simmer for 5-7 minutes, turning chicken to coat in thickened sauce.

8. 8

   Slice chicken and serve over rice.

9. 9

   Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.