Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sake (optional, sub vodka if desired)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp mirin (or 1:3 sugar syrup, or 1/2 tsp honey)
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 4-6 shishito peppers (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat until it's nearly smoking

2. Add the chicken and let it sit on the heat for 4-5 minutes without touching

3. Reduce heat to medium and flip the chicken

4. If adding peppers, throw them in now

5. Cook another 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through, then add sauce to the pan

6. Continue cooking on medium/medium-low, turning chicken to coat, until the sauce is reduced

7. Allow to rest and then cut the cooked chicken into 1/2 thick slices

8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired