Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Soy Sauce Umami-Rich Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Sweet Soy Glaze Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon sake (or dry sherry) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup dashi stock (or low-sodium chicken broth as substitute) 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish) Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi stock. Set aside. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss gently to coat. Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds, over steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 345 kcal | Servings: 3 servings #japanesechicken #shiitakemushrooms #umamichicken #soyglazeddishes #japanesehomecooking #teriyakistyle #quickjapaneserecipes #chickenandmushrooms #gingergarlicchicken #dinnerideas #japaneseflavorfusion #umamibomb #easyasianmeals #weeknightchicken #japaneseinspired #mushroomloverrecipes #sweetsoysauce #wokdinner #simplejapanesedish #comfortfoodasia Juicy chicken + earthy shiitakes simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce? Yes please! This Japanese-inspired dish is a weeknight dream.