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Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Donburi

A delightful rice bowl featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce with aromatic garlic, served over fluffy Japanese short-grain rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and marinade
  • 500 g boneless chicken thigh (preferably skin-on) Juicy and rich in flavor
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil To ensure rich browning
  • 2 pinches salt and pepper To enhance natural flavors
  • 1 tbsp potato starch (katakuriko) For a crispy texture
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) Deep umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp sake Adds depth and sweetness
  • 2 tbsp mirin For a lovely touch of sweetness
  • 2 tsp sugar Balances the flavors
  • ½ tbsp grated garlic Aromatic and savory
  • 2 tbsp dashi stock or water Liquid for added richness
Toppings and sides
  • 2 portions cooked Japanese short-grain rice Fluffy and slightly sticky
  • 100 g green cabbage Shredded for crunch
  • finely chopped green onions Fresh and bright
  • Japanese mayonnaise For a creamy finish
  • kizami nori Shredded nori for earthy notes
  • chili threads For a hint of spice
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs soft-boiled eggs Cooked for 6 ½-8 minutes for creamy yolks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and potato starch. Mix until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken skin-side down and fry for about 4 minutes until skin is crispy.
  2. Flip the chicken and fry for another 2 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, and dashi stock. Pour into the pan.
  4. Cook until the sauce thickens to a syrup-like consistency and coat chicken pieces thoroughly.
Assembly
  1. Prepare the cooked rice in serving bowls, leaving space for toppings.
  2. Top the rice with shredded cabbage.
  3. Place the flavorful chicken on top, allowing flavors to mingle.
  4. Garnish with green onions, mayonnaise, nori, chili threads, and soft-boiled eggs.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, avoid overcrowding the pan. Customize toppings with radishes or sesame seeds as desired.