Description
A delicious teriyaki chicken recipe made with tender chicken thighs and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
- For spiciness, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg