Teriyaki Chicken
Whip up a deliciously simple Teriyaki Chicken dinner with tender chicken and a savory homemade Japanese sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, ready in 20 minutes!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 399kcal
Equipment
- Skillet or grill pan
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
For the teriyaki sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously, until the desired thickness is achieved.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
For the chicken
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs or breasts to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden-brown color. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken to glaze it evenly.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1823mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.