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Quick Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade chicken teriyaki recipe ready in 20 minutes, featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed in a perfectly balanced sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (can substitute with avocado or canola oil)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine) or dry sherry/honey with water as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons sake (optional, can substitute with water)
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken thighs or breasts. Cut into 1 to 1.5 inch bite-sized pieces. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake (or water), brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until sugar dissolves. (3 minutes)
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Wait until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  4. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for about 3 minutes until golden on one side, then flip and cook another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). (6 minutes)
  5. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat. (1 minute)
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Pour into the pan and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze. (2 minutes)
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. (1 minute)

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juiciness; breasts can be used but watch cooking time to avoid dryness. Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce to make gluten-free. If sauce is too thick, add water; if too thin, simmer longer but avoid burning. Cornstarch slurry is key for glossy sauce finish. Arrowroot or potato starch can substitute cornstarch.

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