Tori no Teriyaki is a Japanese dish of chicken glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, and the chicken is usually grilled or broiled. It is a popular dish in Japanese restaurants and can be served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
Method
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken pieces and coat evenly with the marinade.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Grill or broil chicken for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve with rice and vegetables.
Potential changes & improvements
You could add a bit of spice to the dish by adding some red pepper flakes to the marinade. If you want a bit more of a caramelized flavor, you could cook the chicken in a pan on the stove over medium-high heat until browned before adding the marinade and cooking through.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with rice and steamed vegetables. You could also serve it with a salad or miso soup.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is not letting the chicken marinate long enough. The flavors won’t have a chance to penetrate the chicken if you don’t let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional Information
This dish is relatively high in fat and sodium. Each serving has about 16 grams of fat and 1,000 mg of sodium.
Allergens
This dish contains soy, wheat, and chicken. It does not contain any dairy, eggs, fish, or shellfish.