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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 a flavorful and quick homemade Japanese-inspired dish to your table. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a savory and sweet mixture of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then cooked to perfection with a glossy, thickened teriyaki sauce. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying meal anyone can enjoy.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Marinade and Sauce

  • 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)

Thickening Agent

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside a small portion of this marinade to use later as the sauce.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the bowl with the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Bring it to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes glossy and evenly coats the chicken.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, use chicken thighs as they stay juicier and more flavorful than breasts.
  • Adjust the honey quantity if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet teriyaki sauce.
  • Make sure to reserve some marinade before adding the chicken to avoid contamination.
  • To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they turn golden and fragrant.
  • You can substitute cornstarch with arrowroot powder for a gluten-free thickening alternative.

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

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