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Teriyaki Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Japan, Teriyaki Chicken is a popular dish that showcases the balance of sweet and savory flavors. Traditionally, teriyaki refers to a cooking technique involving grilling or broiling meat with a glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. This dish has become a staple in Japanese cuisine and has been widely embraced globally, often adapted to suit local tastes and available ingredients.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
18.8 oz/533 g chicken thigh
4 tbsp mirin
4 tbsp sake
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar

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.

1

Prepare the chicken thighs.

2

Marinate the chicken thighs in mirin, sake, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

3

Pan fry the marinated chicken until cooked through.

4

Cook the teriyaki sauce using the reserved marinade.

5

Finish the dish.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Teriyaki Chicken BowlGrilled Teriyaki Chicken
Local Name: 照り焼きチキン

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