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Easy Teriyaki Chicken

A bowl of fluffy white rice topped with glistening, glazed Teriyaki chicken pieces, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Make authentic, glossy teriyaki chicken at home with this simple recipe. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki glaze, perfect for a crowd-pleasing Asian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of the teriyaki sauce for glazing.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the remaining teriyaki sauce in the bowl. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade (discard the marinade) and add it to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Pour the reserved teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve the teriyaki chicken immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  • If you don’t have mirin or sake, you can substitute with dry sherry or white wine, and a little extra sugar.
  • Adjust the sugar content to your preference for a sweeter or less sweet glaze.

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