Chicken Teriyaki Recipe (with Video)

Seasoning the Chicken
1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and white pepper.
2. Let rest for 15 minutes to let the salt absorb into the chicken and skin.
Preparing the Sauce
1. While the chicken is resting, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
1. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
2. Over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and sear chicken skin side down for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
3. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and remove.
Finalizing the Dish
1. Use a paper towel to remove any excess fat, then over medium high heat, simmer the teriyaki sauce until the sauce has reduced and thickened (3-4 minutes).
2. Add the chicken back into the pan and baste with sauce for another minute.
3. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken, serve with rice and enjoy!