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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear without moving for 4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
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.
Step 4
Divide rice between two bowls. Top each with glazed chicken and sauce from the pan.
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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