AUTHENTIC Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

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

sake

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: dry sherry

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder thickens without altering flavor.

Make the teriyaki sauce by combining 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sake, and 1/2 cup sugar in a squeeze bottle.

Shake the bottle until the sugar dissolves.

Trim excess fat from the chicken leg and season with grated ginger and a pinch of salt.

Place the chicken skin-side down in a cold nonstick pan and turn the stove to medium heat.

Press down on the chicken to ensure even cooking.

After 5-6 minutes, flip the chicken to brown the skin.

Soak up excess fat with paper towels from the pan.

Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce and glaze the chicken as it caramelizes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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