Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Steps

1. 1.

   1.

   Make the sauce** Stir soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Mix cornstarch with water in a separate cup.

2. 2.

   Brown the chicken

   Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Don't stir for 2 minutes so it gets color. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until mostly cooked through.

3. 3.

   Add sauce for easy teriyaki chicken

   Pour the soy mixture into the pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring so it coats the chicken.

4. 4.

   Thicken

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook 30-60 seconds until the sauce looks glossy and clings. If too thick, add a splash of water.

5. 5.

   Finish

   Taste. If it's too salty, a pinch of sugar balances it. Off heat, toss with spring onions.

6. 6.

   Serve

   Spoon over hot rice. Sprinkle sesame seeds. Steamed broccoli or cucumber salad works well beside it.