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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 guides you through making delicious teriyaki chicken, focusing on detailed instructions to achieve a 5-star dish. You'll prepare a flavorful marinade and cook the chicken to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade & Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 0.25 cup sake (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For Serving
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • scallions, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • steamed rice for serving
  • steamed vegetables for serving
Cornstarch Slurry (Optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
Additional
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
  3. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later, and sear the chicken in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  3. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, bring it to a simmer, and cook until it thickens slightly or for about 5 minutes.
  4. If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk together cornstarch and water, then stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the teriyaki sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish the teriyaki chicken with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying. Adjust brown sugar to your preference and ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).