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Teriyaki Chicken

Savory Teriyaki Chicken Recipe for Quick Weeknight Comfort

Enjoy delicious Teriyaki Chicken with a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Essential umami flavor
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Sweet rice wine
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar For sticky finish
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, for a zesty kick
To Thicken the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to create a slurry
  • 2 tablespoons Water
Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Chopped, for garnish
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Absorbs the glaze

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim any excess fat from chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet. Lower heat to medium, add soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir continuously until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then gradually pour into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return chicken thighs to skillet, coating them evenly with the thickened sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Slice chicken into strips and serve over cooked white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice to the sauce.

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