Ingredients
– 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water (optional, for thickening)
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil (for cooking)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
– Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Delicious Teriyaki Chicken is made simple by following these clear steps:
1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
2. Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
3. Heat Skillet: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Add the chicken to the hot skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Reduce Sauce: In the meantime, pour the remaining marinade into a small pot. Bring it to a boil and then reduce heat to low, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Baste Chicken: As the chicken finishes cooking, pour some of the reduced sauce over it in the skillet for added flavor.
7. Serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before slicing it into pieces.
8. Garnish: Serve the chicken drizzled with the remaining teriyaki sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 32g