Description
Teriyaki Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe You’ll Love
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. If you want to thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a separate bowl, then add it to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Glaze the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, brush the thickened sauce over the chicken in the skillet for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken and drizzle with any remaining teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken longer.
- Pair with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
