Why Every Cook Should Master Chicken Teriyaki - Summary

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The speaker shows how to make a homemade chicken teriyaki sauce with three base ingredients and some aromatics. He also demonstrates how to cook chicken thighs and veggies in a pan and serve them over rice. He explains why teriyaki is a versatile, well-balanced and crowd-pleasing dish that can be made with different proteins and veggies. He also promotes a carbon steel pan from a sponsor.

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1. Chicken teriyaki is a dish made with chicken, teriyaki sauce, rice and vegetables.
2. Teriyaki sauce is traditionally made with equal parts of sake, mirin and soy sauce.
3. Aromatics such as garlic and ginger can be added to the sauce for extra flavor.
4. Chicken thighs with skin on are recommended for maximum crispiness.
5. The chicken skin can be dried out in the fridge overnight before frying to get a glass coating.
6. The sauce can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry and sesame seeds can be added for texture and appearance.
7. The dish is versatile and can be made with different proteins and vegetables, such as tofu, onion and red pepper.
8. The rice should be washed before cooking to remove excess starch and cooked with a one to one ratio of water if washed.
9. The rice should be steamed after the water is absorbed for perfect tenderness.
10. The chicken can be dunked in the sauce before slicing and serving with the rice and veggies.