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Crispy and Tender Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Thigh

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
Allergens:warningSoy

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4 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:13
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

Remove excess skin and fat from the chicken thigh, then poke holes evenly on the chicken skin with a fork.

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Be careful not to pierce your fingers when poking holes with the fork.

Ingredients:chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut in half) (1 piece)
Tools:forkknife
02
Active Cooking
00:00:25

Heat the pan over medium heat without adding oil, place the chicken skin-side down, press down occasionally with a spatula until the skin is well-browned, wipe away excess fat with paper towel, flip and cook until both sides are browned and cooked through.

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Adding meat without oil in a hot pan can cause the skin to stick and burn, control the heat and move it.

Ingredients:chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut in half)
Tools:spatulaFrying pan
03
Active Cooking
00:01:33

Pour in the mixed sauce (1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp mirin, 1.5 tbsp sake, 0.5 tbsp sugar), boil to reduce until the sauce decreases, then spoon the sauce continuously over the chicken skin until thick and glossy.

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Pouring sugary sauce can cause violent boiling and splashing, otherwise it will burn your skin.

Ingredients:dark soy sauce (1.5 tbsp)mirin (1.5 tbsp)Sake or Rice Wine (1.5 tbsp)sugar (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:spoon
04
Active Cooking
00:02:44

Transfer the cooked teriyaki chicken to a wooden cutting board, slice it neatly into bite-sized pieces with a knife, and plate it.

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Be careful of burns when moving hot meat, and keep the knife steady while slicing.

Ingredients:chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut in half)
Tools:knifecutting board

groceryAll Ingredients

chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut in half)1 piece
dark soy sauce1.5 tbsp
mirin1.5 tbsp
Sake or Rice Wine1.5 tbsp
sugar0.5 tbsp

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forkknifespatulaFrying panspooncutting board