Teriyaki Chicken Skillet | Malaysian Chinese Kitchen

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola is budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade for later.

Cook chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and caramelized.

In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.

Brush thickened sauce over cooked chicken before serving.

Slice chicken and serve over rice with steamed vegetables.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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