Gluten-Free Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this **Gluten-Free Homemade Teriyaki Chicken** recipe, a perfect combination of bold, savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with tender, bite-sized chicken thighs, this dish features a rich and glossy teriyaki sauce crafted from gluten-free tamari, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, and ginger. The sauce is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, ensuring every piece of chicken is coated in mouthwatering goodness. A dash of sesame oil adds depth, while fresh green onions and sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy weeknight recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables, delivering restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your home—all while being 100% gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 0.5 cup Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the tamari, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and browned on all sides.
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the pan. Stir to coat the chicken evenly, and let the sauce simmer with the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop flavor.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the gluten-free teriyaki chicken hot over steamed rice or with vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 6604 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 133.4 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1572 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.
