Easy Chicken Teriyaki
Savor the simplicity and bold flavors of this Easy Chicken Teriyaki, a quick and satisfying Japanese-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with tender, juicy bite-sized chicken thighs, the star of the recipe is a homemade teriyaki sauce crafted from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and just the right touch of brown sugar for a delicate balance of sweet and savory. Thickened to glossy perfection with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings to every piece of chicken, creating a restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fragrant sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this teriyaki chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is your go-to for a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 30 ml sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 60 ml water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Set the sauce mixture aside.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will thicken the sauce later.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Using the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the thickened teriyaki sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve the chicken teriyaki hot over steamed rice or alongside your choice of vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2794 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 138.4 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*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.
