照燒雞

First, pour the vegetable oil into a skillet. Carefully place the chicken thigh in the skillet, skin-side down. You'll want to sear it until the skin turns a beautiful golden brown.

Once the skin is golden, flip the chicken over. Now, add the water, sake, mirin, and sugar to the pan. Pop a lid on top.

Let it cook over medium-low heat, making sure to flip the chicken a few times while it's simmering.

When the sauce has thickened and reduced (you can check the photo for the right consistency), take both the chicken and the sauce out of the pan and transfer them to a plate.

It's a good idea to let the chicken cool down a bit before you slice it; this helps prevent it from falling apart.

Serve it up and enjoy your delicious meal!