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Exotic Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Bento

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 2 cups Japanese short grain rice
  • 1 pack Natto (fermented soybeans)
  • 4 pieces Pickled plum (Umeboshi)
  • 1 cup Seaweed salad

Instructions:

  1. Start by washing the Japanese rice under cold water until the water is clear, then cook according to the package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a pan over medium heat and cook until they are evenly browned.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and simmer until the sauce thickens. Turn the chicken occasionally to coat it with the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds.
  6. In 4 Bento boxes, place a scoop of rice on one side. On the other side, arrange the chicken, natto, pickled plum, and seaweed salad.
  7. Cover and let it cool before refrigerating. Enjoy your exotic Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Bento for lunch!