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Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken
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This Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts or thighs coated in a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights, loved by both kids and adults. The sauce blends soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar or mirin, thickened to a luscious glaze and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Versatile and simple, it pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin

Optional Thickeners & Garnishes

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon cold water (to dissolve cornstarch, if used)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Mix soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and rice vinegar or mirin in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves to create the teriyaki glaze.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a touch of oil. Add the chicken breasts or thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Thicken the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it starts bubbling. If a thicker sauce is desired, dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into the sauce. Cook until glossy and coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, turning to coat well with the teriyaki sauce. Let the chicken absorb the glaze for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the glazed chicken to a plate. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use boneless thigh meat for juicier and more flavorful results.
  • Cook chicken in batches if your pan is small to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
  • Make the teriyaki sauce ahead of time to save prep time during cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 15-30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.

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Keywords: teriyaki chicken, easy teriyaki, quick chicken dinner, weeknight dinner, Japanese chicken recipe, gluten free chicken recipe

Find it online: https://gourmetglazing.com/teriyaki-chicken/