Nigella Lawson Chicken Teriyaki
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Nigella Lawson-inspired Chicken Teriyaki recipe, a simple yet flavor-packed dish that's sure to impress. Tender boneless chicken thighs are seared to perfection, then simmered in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sugar for balance. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a restaurant-quality meal that's perfect for pairing with steamed rice. The sauce reduces into a rich, savory glaze, coating the chicken in irresistibly bold, sweet, and tangy flavors. For a finishing touch, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds to add freshness and crunch. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious, this teriyaki chicken recipe is a must-try dinner idea that's bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 100 ml Soy sauce
- 100 ml Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Steamed rice
- 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the chicken thighs into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, flipping the thighs occasionally to ensure they are evenly coated.
Allow the sauce to reduce until it thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the chicken.
Serve the chicken over steamed rice. Drizzle any leftover sauce from the skillet over the top.
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4241 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 124.2 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1551 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.
