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Teriyaki Chicken

Savory Teriyaki Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinners

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a sweet and savory meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Consider tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Brown Sugar Brown sugar gives a deeper flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works well as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) Adjust quantity based on heat preference
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use roasted garlic for a sweeter taste
Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Swap with sesame oil for more flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot is a great alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Adds a nutty crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chopped) Enhances visual appeal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, minced ginger, and minced garlic until a cohesive glaze forms.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Add the Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stirring gently to coat each piece with the glaze.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during the last few minutes of cooking.

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