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Chicken Teriyaki

This Chicken Teriyaki Recipe delivers authentic flavor without the delivery fees or wait time, combining savory, sweet, and sticky sauce with perfectly cooked chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs stay juicier and more flavorful.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season lightly; the sauce provides most of the flavor.
  • 2 green onions sliced For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup mirin or substitute with 3 tablespoons sugar + 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water For cornstarch slurry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
  2. Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Making the Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, and honey.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. For the cornstarch slurry, mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Once the sauce simmers, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while whisking constantly.
  5. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Flip the pieces and cook another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Add cooked chicken back to the pan, pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
  5. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve over steamed white rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  2. Add steamed broccoli on the side and drizzle extra sauce over everything.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half the sauce for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking.