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20-Min Yakitori Chicken with Rice & Furikake

Juicy glazed chicken thighs seared in a hot skillet with a quick soy-mirin sauce, served over steamed rice and topped with furikake. TikTok-easy Japanese comfort in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
20-Min Yakitori Chicken with Rice & Furikake
satisfyingquickjapanesechickenjuicytendercrispyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear without moving for 4 minutes until golden brown on one side.

  3. Step 3

    Flip chicken and cook 3 more minutes. Pour in soy sauce and mirin, then stir constantly for 2 minutes until sauce coats and caramelizes.

  4. Step 4

    Divide rice between two bowls. Top each with glazed chicken and sauce from the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle furikake over the top, then scatter sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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