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A close-up of delicious teriyaki chicken glazed with a savory sauce and garnished.

Proven way to grow 5 star Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe offers a simple and reliable way to prepare incredibly flavorful 5-star Teriyaki Chicken that will impress anyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 0.25 cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • paper towels
  • small bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic; whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to create a slurry.
Cooking
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve the Teriyaki Chicken hot over rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with steamed rice and a side of your favorite vegetables.