Japanese pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with soy sauce, apple juice, water, and sugar until glossy and savory-sweet.
15 min prep 18 min cook
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Rinse the Japanese rice and set it to cook in a rice cooker.
Pat the chicken thigh fillets dry and season lightly with salt.
Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sugar in a small bowl.
Heat the pan with oil and cook the chicken first side 7 minutes until golden.
Flip the chicken and cook the other side 5 minutes.
Pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan and turn the chicken for 5 minutes until a glossy glaze forms.
Slice the chicken and serve with hot Japanese rice.
💡 Tip: You do not have to marinate the chicken; going in with a dry surface lets the skin crisp better and the teriyaki cling more glossily in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the chicken with hot Japanese rice, pickled cucumber, and an optional sesame-free cabbage slaw.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
34
g protein
46
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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