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March 12, 2021

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe – with Hakutsuru Hon Mirin

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Last Updated on March 13, 2021

Today it’s time to savour the flavours of Japan with a tasty teriyaki chicken recipe made using a versatile Japanese condiment. Hakutsuru Hon Mirin  (real mirin) has recently become available in the UK. Hakutsuru is one of Japan’s top sake producers and was founded in 1743. So they know their stuff , following millennium-old brewing traditions to make a wide range of beverages and condiments.

Hon Mirin (real mirin) is made by the slow fermentation and maturation over months of just three ingredients: glutinous rice, rice koji (think good bacteria in yogurt) and alcohol (sake). With its syrupy consistency it’s great for glazes and is a key ingredient in teriyaki dishes, It’s the perfect balance for the salty flavour of soy sauce and delivers a real umami punch.

This is such a quick and simple recipe with so few ingredients producing an incredible depth of flavour. I made my teriyaki using chicken but it’s such an adaptable recipe that you can try with salmon, any type of white fish like cod, beef, pork, aubergine or even Portobello mushrooms. Pretty much anything that will absorb the teriyaki taste.

The first step is to make the sauce by mixing the Hakutsuru Hon Mirin, soy sauce and sugar with a little water. Stir well so the sugar dissolves.

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Dice your chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and lightly coat them with the cornflour. Add a little vegetable to a pan and heat. Then add the chicken pieces and fry until nicely browned on both sides and slightly crisp. Remove them from the pan and put aside, then wipe the pan clean.

chicken-teriyaki-recipe - meat cooking in the pan

Pour the teriyaki mix into the clean pan and return the chicken. Let it bubble slightly and spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces to ensure they are well coated. This only takes about five minutes.

chicken in the teryaki glaze

Serve with stir fried rice (I made a simple egg fried rice) or noodles and steamed vegetables like tenderstem broccoli, mangetout or pak choi.

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Hakutsuru Hon Mirin is available online at japan-foods.co.uk or from selected Japanese and Oriental grocery stores.

Here’s a printable version of the recipe for you to try at home.

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Chicken Teriyaki - an easy recipe
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Teriyaki Chicken

A tasty teriyaki chicken dish made using Hakutsuru Hon Mirin
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: chicken soup, japanese food, teriyaki
Servings: 2
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Sandy Cadiz-Smith

Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp mirin (Hon Mirin)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 chicken thighs chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Mix the Hon Mirin, soy sauce, water and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
  • Lightly coat the chicken with the cornflour. Heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken until both sides are browned and slightly crisp.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and wipe it clean with a kitchen towel.
  • Return the pan to a low heat and add the sauce. Return the chicken to the pan and coat it well with the sauce. Simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy - it only takes about five minutes.
  • Serve with fried rice and your choice of vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2051mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

 

Filed Under: Mains Tagged With: chicken, japanese, teriyaki

About Sandy Cadiz-Smith

I'm a freelance food and travel writer who loves cooking. I'm inspired by seasonal ingredients and the dishes I've tasted on my exciting journeys around the world. And I'm here to share my ideas to help you make simple, delicious food at home. Happy cooking!

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  1. Fiona says

    March 13, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of this – definitely planning on trying a teriyaki of my own soon!

    Reply
  2. Sandy Cadiz-Smith says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:23 am

    It’s such a quick and easy recipe and I couldn’t believe depth of flavours that it had.

    Reply

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