Teriyaki
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this homemade Teriyaki recipe, a savory-sweet classic packed with bold, authentic flavors! Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection in sesame oil, then coated in a luscious, thickened teriyaki sauce made from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger. A touch of rice vinegar adds the perfect tang, while sesame seeds and fresh green onions provide an irresistible finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies, making it an easy, versatile option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Perfect your homemade teriyaki sauce and skip the takeout with this flavor-packed recipe that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Set aside.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer.
Once the sauce is simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the teriyaki sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*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.
