Easy Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon sake (or substitute with water)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
• Steamed jasmine or sushi rice, for serving

Instructions

• Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
• Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
• Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, turning the chicken pieces to coat them evenly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
• Serve: Serve the chicken hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.