Description

Teriyaki Chicken is a classic Japanese dish featuring tender chicken glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp sake (or water if unavailable)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to make the teriyaki sauce.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry and stir it into the pan. Cook until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat, slice chicken, and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
Marinate the chicken in the sauce for extra flavor before cooking.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg