Teriyaki Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone Recipe
This Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection and coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish is vibrant, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly using paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves and the sauce is well blended.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the simmering sauce while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, coating the chicken evenly with the thickened sauce for infused flavor.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken to add texture and freshness.
- Rest the Chicken: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes to retain juices before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables to complete the meal.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- To make the sauce gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar and honey according to taste.
Keywords: Teriyaki Chicken, Japanese Chicken Recipe, Easy Teriyaki Sauce, Chicken Thighs, Weeknight Dinner, Savory Chicken
