Teriyaki Chicken with Homemade Sauce

A weeknight favorite, this teriyaki chicken features a glossy, sweet, and smoky homemade sauce that guarantees tender, juicy meat every time.

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Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves and reserve part for glazing.
Pat the chicken thighs dry and marinate them with the remaining sauce.
Heat oil in a skillet and sear the chicken skin-side down until golden and crisp.
Lower the heat, add reserved sauce, and cover; cook until done.
Pour pan juices into a saucepan, add cornstarch slurry, and simmer until glossy.
Return chicken to the pan, brush with glaze, and let rest before serving garnished.

For crispier skin, finish in an air fryer or under a broiler for a couple of minutes.