Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Tokyo-Inspired Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a bold, spicy glaze inspired by vibrant Tokyo street flavors. This Japanese chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, and mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast, about 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to create the spicy Tokyo-inspired glaze; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat 2 chicken breasts dry and sear them for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the prepared glaze over the chicken in the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens and coats the meat with a shiny, sticky layer.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds over the top, and serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.