Description
Delightful Teriyaki Chicken promises a quick journey through Japanese-inspired flavors, blending sweet and savory notes. Crispy chicken glazed with homemade sauce brings authentic taste to dinner tables, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Flavor Enhancers and Thickening Agents:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Massage chicken pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating for robust flavor enhancement.
- Craft a vibrant teriyaki sauce by whisking soy sauce, honey, vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing vessel until harmoniously blended.
- Warm a spacious skillet with cooking oil over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully introduce seasoned chicken to the hot surface, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown exterior and reach complete internal doneness, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a temporary plate, reserving the flavorful skillet for sauce preparation.
- Pour prepared teriyaki mixture into the same skillet, generating a gentle simmer that releases aromatic ingredients.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by thoroughly combining cornstarch with water, then gradually incorporate into the simmering sauce to achieve desired thickness and glossy consistency.
- Reintroduce chicken pieces into the enriched sauce, gently rotating to ensure comprehensive and elegant coating.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions as a final flourishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- For gluten-free option, replace regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Test chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg