Step 1

Add the chicken, skin side down to a dry, non-stick pan. The chicken will render out enough fat that you don’t need to add any extra. Turn the heat on to medium and cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes, then flip.

Step 2

Meanwhile, make the sauce: in a small sauce pan, add the soy, mirin, sake, and sugar and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and whisk into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and let thicken slightly. Set aside.

Step 3

When the chicken skin is brown and crispy, flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes and check to make sure the chicken is cooked through. Rest on a cutting board for five minutes, then slice into strips and serve with teriyaki sauce with rice, cucumbers, green onions and toasted sesame seeds.