Description
This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Others:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Mix cornstarch and water, then whisk into the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Cook chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, simmer until coated and heated through.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and serve with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Serve with steamed white rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a grilled version, marinate the chicken in half the sauce, grill, then brush with the remaining sauce before serving.
