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Set-It-and-Forget-It Simmered Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes

  • April 16, 2026


This recipe overturns the common notion that stewed dishes require a lot of time and effort!

This "Set-It-and-Forget-It” recipe " requires no preparation and almost no effort, yet it results in an exquisite dish so tender that the meat falls off the bone with just a gentle touch of your chopsticks.

The rich, sweet, and savory flavor maximizes the chicken's umami , and its appetizing teriyaki glaze makes it the perfect companion for a bowl of rice.

Set-It-and-Forget-It Simmered Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 3

10 chicken drumettes

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

(A) 3 tbsp. soy sauce

(A) 3 tbsp. sake

(A) 3 tbsp. mirin

(A) 2 1/2 tbsp. sugar

(A) 2 tbsp. water

(A) 1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar

  1. Heat 1 tsp. of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken drumettes until golden brown (approximately 3–4 minutes).

  2. Add the (A) ingredients (soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, water, and vinegar), place a drop-lid over the chicken (or use parchment paper), and then cover the pan with a lid. Simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes.

  3. Flip the chicken after about 15 minutes.

4．Remove the lid for the final 4–5 minutes and simmer over high heat to reduce the sauce.

Tips & Notes

If the liquid reduces too much during simmering, add a little water and continue simmering over low heat.

by TokyoRecipes_byNadia