Chicken Teriyaki
Savor the irresistible flavor of Chicken Teriyaki, a quick and easy recipe that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine straight to your table. Perfectly seared, bite-sized chicken thighs are coated in a luscious teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and just the right touch of sweetness. Infused with the aromatic notes of garlic and ginger, this dish is a savory masterpiece that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Serve it over fluffy white rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a restaurant-quality meal made effortlessly at home. Whether you're craving an easy weeknight dinner or an impressive recipe for guests, this homemade Chicken Teriyaki delivers bold flavors and authentic charm every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup mirin
- 0.25 cup sake
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create the teriyaki sauce.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them out to ensure they don't overlap. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to combine and coat the chicken evenly.
Lower the heat to medium and allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
Once the sauce has thickened and glazed the chicken, remove from heat.
Serve the chicken teriyaki over bowls of cooked white rice, garnishing with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Enjoy your homemade chicken teriyaki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.3 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 153.4 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1951 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
