Sticky Teriyaki Chicken and Fried Rice

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Marinate the chicken30 min

   Pat the chicken dry and marinate it with all the marinade ingredients for at least 30 minutes.

   Note

   Honey mixed with rice vinegar can replace the mirin.

   Chicken thighSoy sauce2 tbsp of 3 tbspOyster sauce1 tbsp of 2 tbspMirin1 tbsp of 3 tbspSesame oil1 tsp of 3 tspGarlic4 clove of 9 cloveGinger1 tbsp of 1.5 tbspBlack pepper
2. 02
   Step 2Cook the rice

   If you don't have day-old rice, cook the rice as per its instructions.

   White rice
3. 03
   Step 3Sear the chicken

   Sear the chicken thighs in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the oil for a few minutes, until about 80% cooked. Remove the thighs and set aside.

   Chicken thighVegetable oil1 tbsp of 2 tbsp
4. 04
   Step 4Simmer the glaze3m 30s

   Add all the glaze ingredients except the slurry to the same pan over low-medium heat, stirring together. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then stir in the slurry.

   Soy sauceMirin2 tbsp of 3 tbspSoy sauceOrange juiceBrown sugarHoneyGarlic2 clove of 9 cloveGinger0.5 tbsp of 1.5 tbspSesame oilSoy sauceOyster sauceCornstarchWater
5. 05
   Step 5Glaze the chicken

   Return the chicken thighs to the glaze and simmer for another few minutes, until thick, glossy and the chicken is cooked through.

   Chicken thigh
6. 06
   Step 6Cook the bok choy

   Clean the bok choy and cook it in a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of sesame oil, water, salt and pepper for a few minutes, until tender.

   Bok choySesame oil
7. 07
   Step 7Scramble the eggs

   In a large pan or wok, scramble the eggs with oil over medium heat. Add the veggies and continue to cook.

   EggVegetable oil1 tbsp of 2 tbspDiced vegetables
8. 08
   Step 8Fry the rice

   Add the rice to the pan and let it get crispy by letting it sit for a few minutes before mixing it in. Mix the rice and veggies after.

   White riceDiced vegetablesGarlic3 clove of 9 cloveButterOnion
9. 09
   Step 9Add the sauce

   Add all the fried rice sauce ingredients into the middle of the rice over medium-low heat. Combine the glossy sauce with the rice until golden and flavorful.

   Soy sauce1 tbsp of 3 tbspOyster sauceSoy sauceWhite pepperGarlic powderSesame oil