Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls (Teriyaki Donburi)

Contrary to popular belief, “teriyaki” refers not to a sauce, but a technique. Meat is seared or broiled, then given a lustrous shine with a glaze of soy, mirin and sugar. In this recipe, our adaptation of one taught to us by Japanese food authority Elizabeth Andoh, chicken thighs are briefly marinated and tossed with a little cornstarch before they’re cooked in a skillet. “Donburi” refers to individual one-bowl meals of rice with various toppings. To complement the chicken and add texture and freshness to the donburi, we also throw together a simple cabbage slaw.