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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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A simple and delicious homemade teriyaki chicken recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken with a glossy, savory-sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Steamed or stir-fried vegetables, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  4. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to bubble and caramelize slightly, coating the chicken in a glossy glaze.
  9. Serve the teriyaki chicken immediately over cooked rice with your favorite steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute with dry sherry or white wine, adding an extra teaspoon of sugar.
  • Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar or soy sauce.
  • This recipe is a great base for meal planning.

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