Garlic Butter Chicken

Steps

1. 1
   Cut the chicken thigh in half. Rub sugar into the surface of the meat to help it penetrate.
2. 2
   Place the chicken in a dish, add sake and soy sauce, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Prepare the sauce: halve the garlic, remove the germ, and grate it. Mix the minced garlic with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a pinch of sugar.
4. 4
   After marinating, coat both sides of the chicken with cornstarch.
5. 5
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down, spread it out, and fry on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
6. 6
   Flip the chicken and fry the other side for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
7. 7
   Drain excess oil and wipe with paper towel. Pour the garlic sauce into the pan, heat until simmering, then coat the chicken in the sauce.
8. 8
   Add the butter and let it melt while mixing thoroughly. Once the butter is melted and the sauce coats the chicken well, the dish is complete.