Teriyaki Chicken

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   Add the sugar, sake, mirin, and soy sauce to a small skillet over medium heat.

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   Let it come to a bubble, and when the sauce boils turn the heat off.

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   The sauce will thicken slightly.

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   For the chicken, preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with the oil.

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   Add the chicken in a single layer.

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   Sear the chicken on both sides for 2 minutes each, then pour 2 tablespoons of the sauce into the skillet.

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   Toss the sauce with the chicken and cook until the sauce coats the chicken and the chicken is cooked through.

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   Cook time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken; mine was thin.

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   Just make sure its no longer pink in the middle before you remove it from the heat.

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    Serve as desired with extra sauce for drizzling and dipping.

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    Notes: 1.

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    This sauce is delicious on any protein that you enjoy.

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    Make a double batch and itll be good in the fridge for several weeks.

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    2.

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    You may also grill your chicken or protein of choice.

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    Simply grill the chicken as usual, brushing the sauce over the meat beginning halfway through cooking.

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    Adapted from the book Simple and Delicious Japanese Cooking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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