Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Teriyaki Chicken, a delightful dish featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs enveloped in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or any occasion craving a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine. With its irresistible flavor profile and tender texture, Teriyaki Chicken is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Sesame seeds and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve marinade) and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, bring reserved marinade to a boil, then simmer. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add it to the sauce until thickened.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce and serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 915mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 107mg