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Teriyaki Chicken

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Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a Japanese-inspired meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect served over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or neutral oil
  • Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole if preferred.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the teriyaki sauce mixture and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if using. Serve hot over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • Thighs offer more flavor and moisture than breasts.
  • Double the sauce if you like extra for drizzling over rice or veggies.
  • Great for meal prep—store in containers with rice and vegetables for easy lunches.

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