Easy Sweet and Savory Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Easy Sweet and Savory Teriyaki Chicken
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs; 1/2 cup water (120 ml); 2 tablespoons mirin (30 ml); 2 tablespoons sake (30 ml); 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (about 18 grams); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 ml)

reiyan1956 @cook_40080024

Thank you for making this recipe so popular in May 2013! Just sear the chicken, add the seasonings, and simmer for a rich, flavorful teriyaki chicken. Great for lunchboxes too!
Recipe background:
When my kids were little, I wanted a budget-friendly recipe that looked impressive but was easy to make in one skillet while preparing other dishes. That's how I came up with this recipe.

reiyan1956 @cook_40080024

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings

2boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cupwater (120 ml)
2 tablespoonsmirin (30 ml)
2 tablespoonssake (30 ml)
1 1/2 tablespoonssugar (about 18 grams)
3 tablespoonssoy sauce (45 ml)

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Steps

1

Place the chicken skin-side down in a dry skillet and sear over medium-low heat until the skin is golden and crispy. (Cooking until crispy makes it extra delicious.)
2

Flip the chicken and sear the other side until browned. Use a paper towel to wipe away any excess fat from the pan.
3

Add the water, mirin, sake, and sugar to the skillet with the chicken. Cover and simmer on low heat for 6–7 minutes.
4

Remove the lid, add the soy sauce, and simmer, turning the chicken occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with the sauce.
5

For the photo shown, I used one piece of chicken breast with most of the skin removed to make a lighter version for my daughter who is on a diet.