Teriyaki Chicken: The Legend of Glaze
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Teriyaki Chicken is one of the most popular Japanese dishes around the world.
When I travel abroad, I often see it sold even at fast-food chain restaurants—at surprisingly high prices!
But whenever I try it, I find myself thinking,
“Hmm… this is a bit too sweet. It’s not quite the taste of Japanese home cooking.”
What many people don’t realize is that in Japan, teriyaki isn’t fancy or restaurant-only.
It’s something we make at home all the time—quickly, easily, and without spending much at all.
The flavor is lighter, more balanced, and honestly far more comforting than the sugary versions often found overseas.
So if you’ve only tried the sweeter restaurant-style teriyaki, I’d love for you to try this simple homemade version.
It’s budget-friendly, comes together in minutes, and tastes just right.
From our table to yours — may simple, honest flavors bring comfort to your day.
Recipe
Ingredients (1 Serving)
- Chicken thigh or breast … 1 piece
- Sake … 1 tbsp
- Mirin … 1 tbsp (If you don’t have mirin, increase sugar to 1.5 tsp)
- Sugar … 1 tsp
- Soy sauce … 2 tbsp
Instructions
1. Trim the chicken (optional).
You can cook it as is, but if you prefer less fat, feel free to trim off any excess.
2. Sear the skin side.
Heat a pan and place the chicken skin-side down. Cover with a lid and cook until the skin becomes nicely golden.
3. Cook the other side.
Flip the chicken and cook the second side until both sides are fully done.
4. Add the seasonings.
Add sake, mirin, sugar, and then soy sauce, in that order. Swirl the pan gently so the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
When the sauce turns glossy and slightly thickened, turn off the heat.
5. Finish with sauce.
Remove the chicken and slice it into your preferred size.
Spoon the remaining sauce from the pan over the chicken, and it’s ready to serve.
Discover Where Taste and Tradition Meet: Teriyaki Chicken
At CookinGlobe, you can learn how to make teriyaki chicken from scratch.
It’s such a simple dish that you might feel you don’t even need a lesson (haha!) —
but we pair it with delicious side dishes that create a full, satisfying meal.
If you’d like to enjoy this classic Japanese flavor as part of your cooking experience,
simply select Teriyaki Chicken when you book your class.
