Easy Teriyaki Chicken Tender Sauté

Name: Easy Teriyaki Chicken Tender Sauté
Yield: Serves 1–2 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece boneless, skin-on chicken thigh or chicken breast; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sake (Japanese rice wine); Pinch salt and pepper; Potato starch (as needed); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil; 1-2 teaspoons (4–8 grams) sugar; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sake (Japanese rice wine); 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mirin (sweet rice wine)

まうんてんらいす @cook_40180418

Featured on April 2, 2018! This is a super easy recipe with a rich flavor—perfect for sandwiches or lunchboxes. It's a versatile recipe you can use in many ways.
Recipe background: I created this recipe while looking for a simple and delicious way to make teriyaki chicken.

まうんてんらいす @cook_40180418

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Ingredients

Serves 1–2 servings

1 pieceboneless, skin-on chicken thigh or chicken breast
2 teaspoons (10 ml)sake (Japanese rice wine)
Pinchsalt and pepper
Potato starch (as needed)
1 tablespoon (15 ml)oil
[For the sauce:]
1-2 teaspoons(4–8 grams) sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml)soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 ml)sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 tablespoons (30 ml)mirin (sweet rice wine)

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Steps

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Poke the chicken a few times with a fork to help the flavors soak in. (Don’t overdo it, or the chicken may fall apart while cooking!)
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Rub the sake and salt and pepper into the chicken, then let it marinate for a while. Marinate as long as you like—the longer it sits, the more tender it will be.
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After marinating, sprinkle potato starch evenly on both sides of the chicken and pat to coat.
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Once the potato starch is no longer powdery, it’s time to cook.
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Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook until crispy. Flip and cook the other side until crispy as well.
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When both sides are nicely browned, add the sauce ingredients to the skillet. Cover with a lid, reduce to low heat, and cook through gently.
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While cooking, shake the pan or flip the chicken occasionally to prevent burning.
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Check for doneness by piercing the chicken with a skewer—if the juices run clear, it’s done. Slice as you like and serve on a plate.
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March 30, 2018: This recipe made it into the top 10 most popular searches!
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April 2, 2018: This recipe became a trending topic! Thank you!