Description
Savory homemade teriyaki chicken delivers authentic Japanese flavor in just 30 minutes. Simple ingredients and quick cooking method create a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly rub chicken pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Teriyaki Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until ingredients seamlessly integrate, forming a glossy, aromatic liquid.
- Searing Stage: Heat skillet with cooking oil over medium-high flame, positioning surface for optimal chicken caramelization and crisp exterior development.
- Chicken Cooking Process: Place seasoned chicken in hot skillet, allowing each piece to transform into golden-brown perfection while achieving complete internal cooking, roughly 5-7 minutes per side.
- Sauce Transformation: Transfer cooked chicken to a holding plate, then pour teriyaki mixture into the same skillet, initiating a gentle simmer that concentrates flavor profiles.
- Sauce Thickening Technique: Blend cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry, then slowly incorporate into simmering sauce, stirring continuously to develop a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Final Fusion: Return chicken to sauce-filled skillet, delicately coating each piece to ensure maximum flavor absorption and glistening presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dish, adding textural contrast and visual allure before presenting to eager diners.
Notes
- Chicken Prep Pro: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, evenly browned exterior and prevent steaming.
- Sauce Consistency Hack: Adjust cornstarch slurry gradually to control sauce thickness; start with small amounts to prevent over-thickening.
- Heat Management Trick: Maintain medium-high heat for perfect golden-brown chicken without burning, using a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution.
- Flavor Boost Option: Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking to intensify flavor absorption and create more depth in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg