Chicken Teriyaki Don

Instructions

1. Prepare the teriyaki sauce
   In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside 1/4 cup of the sauce for later use.
2. Marinate the chicken
   Add the chicken pieces to the remaining sauce and let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor).
3. Cook the chicken
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, add the marinated chicken (reserving the marinade) and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
4. Create the glaze
   Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens and creates a glossy glaze that coats the chicken. Add the reserved 1/4 cup of sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Assemble the donburi
   Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the glazed chicken teriyaki mixture, ensuring to drizzle some of the sauce over the rice.
6. Garnish and serve
   Sprinkle each bowl with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.