Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Better Than Takeout

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 600g / 1.3 lbs)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (1g)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended) (120 ml)
• 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) (60 ml)
• 1/4 cup sake (or dry sherry if you're out) (60 ml)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (30 g)
• 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece) (15g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp) (6g)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (3g)
• 2 tsp water (10 ml)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Chopped green onions (for garnish)