# Chicken teriyaki (from Just One Cookbook)

Video: [How To Make Chicken Teriyaki (Recipe)  チキンの照り焼きの作り方 (レシピ)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk) by [Just One Cookbook](https://www.youtube.com/@justonecookbook).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.59 per serving, ~$7.78 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.41* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario chicken teriyaki plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 inch ginger
- 1/4 onion
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh with skin
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp vegetable oil

## Steps

1. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=22s) Grate ginger and onion into a mixing bowl, then add sake, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, and water, and mix well.
2. [1:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=64s) Prick chicken thighs on both sides with a fork and trim away excess fat and skin.
3. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=73s) Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
4. [1:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=77s) Add the chicken to the marinade and optionally marinate for up to 30 minutes.
5. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=83s) Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, remove excess marinade from the chicken, and place skin side down in the pan.
6. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=89s) Cover and cook to brown the chicken skin.
7. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=120s) Pour sake over the chicken, cover, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
8. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=127s) Remove the chicken from the pan, wipe away grease, add a little oil, and return the chicken skin side down.
9. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=139s) Flip the chicken when the skin is crispy, pour in the leftover marinade, and spoon it over the meat while reducing.
10. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ6rXyFRJjk&t=153s) Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, slice into bite-sized pieces, and serve with remaining sauce.

## Equipment

- grater
- mixing bowl
- fork
- knife
- cutting board
- skillet
- tongs
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact servings count not specified
- exact total preparation time not specified

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