This is a comforting and satisfying bowl that combines tender glazed chicken with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables. The teriyaki sauce brings together savory soy, sweet mirin, and aromatic ginger and garlic, creating a glossy coating that clings to every piece of chicken. It’s a classic favorite that comes together quickly.
Glossy, Addictive glaze
The teriyaki sauce reduces down into a thick, shiny coating that clings to every piece of chicken, creating layers of sweet, savory, and umami flavor in every bite. It’s the kind of glaze that makes people want to eat every last drop of sauce in the bowl.
Secret to Tender chicken
Using a combination of soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of vinegar keeps the chicken moist and prevents it from drying out, while the quick cooking method locks in juiciness. The sauce finishes cooking the chicken gently, ensuring it stays tender and absorbs all the flavor.
Restaurant-quality from your own kitchen
This dish feels like homestyle comfort food but tastes like something you’d order at a Japanese restaurant. The balance of sweet and savory, combined with aromatic ginger and garlic, elevates simple chicken and rice into something that feels elegant and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
chicken thighs
400 grams
rice
2 cups
mirin
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
3 tablespoons
ginger, grated
1 teaspoons
garlic, minced
1 tablespoon
sugar
1 tablespoons
green onions, sliced
to garnish
Steps
- Cook your rice and set aside. Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels so they brown properly rather than steam.
- In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp minced ginger. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re mostly cooked through and starting to brown.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan with the chicken and stir to coat everything evenly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the chicken in a beautiful glaze.
- Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls and top with the glazed chicken and sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, serve immediately.
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