Japanese terrayaki chicken leg rice

How to Make Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Rice

Teriyaki chicken rice, a beloved Japanese comfort food, features tender chicken glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over steamed rice. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken thighs, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tsp grated ginger, cooked rice, steamed broccoli (optional).

Steps:

1. Prepare the chicken: Pat thighs dry, score lightly, and season with salt.

2. Make teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, and ginger until sugar dissolves.

3. Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high, add chicken skin-side down (if using skin-on). Cook 5-6 minutes until golden, then flip.

4. Glaze: Pour sauce over chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3-4 minutes, basting frequently, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

5. Rest and serve: Let chicken rest 2 minutes, then slice. Serve over rice with steamed veggies and extra sauce.

Tips: For extra flavor, marinate chicken in half the sauce for 30 minutes. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or a pinch of salt. Enjoy this umami-rich dish in under 30 minutes!