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Easy Chicken Teriyaki at Home Recipe

Easy Chicken Teriyaki at Home Recipe
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This Easy Chicken Teriyaki recipe brings the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors to your dinner table. Made with tender chicken thighs or breasts marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce featuring soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, it’s a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The sauce is thickened to a glossy finish and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, served best over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Teriyaki Marinade

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)

Sauce Thickener and Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Reserve a small portion of the marinade to use later as sauce.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a little oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, becomes glossy, and evenly coats the chicken pieces.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or accompanied by stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs as they remain juicier than breasts.
  • The marinade can be prepared in advance to save time.
  • Adjust honey quantity depending on how sweet you prefer your teriyaki sauce.
  • To keep the dish gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Make sure to stir continuously when adding the cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps in the sauce.

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Keywords: Chicken Teriyaki, Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, Quick Chicken Dinner, Japanese Chicken Recipe

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