Crispy Teriyaki Chicken (Authentic Japanese Method)

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thigh:This is the classic cut for Japanese teriyaki. Prefer leaner chicken breast? Butterfly to even thickness and lightly score or pierce so it cooks fast and stays tender. The trade-off is a cleaner taste but less succulence, so don’t overcook.
• Teriyaki basics:Japanese teriyaki is a simple mix of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar (2:2:2:1 golden ratio). I like swapping in honey for some of the sugar, but all in sugar works perfectly.
• Dash i Stock:If you’ve got leftover dash i from another recipe, use that. Don’t stress aboutmaking dash i from scratchor usingdashi packet. Just whisk a pinch of dash i granules into warm water. You’re only using a small amount for this recipe.

Instructions

1. What is it? Authentic Crispy Skin Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
2. Flavor profile: Sweet, Savory, Umami Rich
3. Why you’ll love this recipe: You’ll love how this recipe delivers a homemade Japanese favorite in under 30 minutes without sacrificing flavor or requiring tricky steps.
4. Must haves: (ingredients or tools)
5. Skill Level: Easy
6. Suitable for Meal Prep? Partially with trade offs.