Butter Shoyu Chicken

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.  Lightly sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides of the chicken.

Step 2

In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. If the chicken has skin, cook from the skin side first.

Step 3

When the bottom side is nicely browned, flip over and reduce heat to medium heat.

Step 4

Add sake and cook covered until liquid is almost gone.

Step 5

Remove the cover and cook until the chicken is almost cooked. Then wipe off excess oil on the frying pan with a paper towel.

Step 6

Add the sauce and coat the chicken well with the sauce using a spoon.

Step 7

When the sauce gets thicken and small bubbles appear in the pan, add the butter. Spoon the sauce over the chicken When the butter is melted, serve the chicken onto a plate. Pour some sauce over the chicken.