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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 delicious taste of a classic Japanese favorite right into your home kitchen. Featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts marinated in a savory-sweet mix of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, then finished with a glossy thickened sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect served over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a quick, satisfying meal ready in under an hour.

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 (for thickening)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 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. Reserve a small amount of this marinade for later use as the sauce base.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade bowl and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking and stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked with no pink remaining inside.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture gradually, stirring constantly until the sauce becomes glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top. Serve immediately, paired with steamed rice or your favorite stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • For more pronounced flavor, marinate the chicken for the full 2 hours.
  • Chicken thighs provide juicier, more flavorful results than breasts.
  • Adjust the honey to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger groups.
  • Leftover chicken teriyaki keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken teriyaki, teriyaki sauce, easy chicken recipes, Japanese chicken, weeknight dinner, stir-fry chicken, honey soy chicken

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