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Fresh Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Fresh Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: pieces 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat); cup 1/2 cup soy sauce; cup 1/4 cup mirin; cup 1/4 cup sake; tablespoons 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced (finely chopped); teaspoon 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (freshly grated); tablespoon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful Japanese teriyaki sauce, caramelized to perfection, and garnished with aromatic sesame seeds and green onions. This dish balances sweet, savory, and umami flavors, creating a delightful culinary experience.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Japanese dairy-free

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

70% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 7

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger, grated (freshly grated)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Skillet
Shallow dish or resealable bag

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar dissolves. This is the teriyaki marinade.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure sugar is fully dissolved
2

Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the teriyaki marinade over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning the chicken halfway through.

⏱️ 60 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Marinating longer will enhance flavor
3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.

⏱️ 6 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Chicken will finish cooking later
4

Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.

⏱️ 12 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Sauce will coat the back of a spoon when ready
5

Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the chicken slices, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, and serve hot.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting allows juices to redistribute

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Created on December 21, 2025

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