Here’s a simple and delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe you can make at home:
🍗 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the chicken:
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the teriyaki sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional if using honey)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Optional garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin/honey, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook the chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side (thicker cuts may take longer) until fully cooked.
- Add the sauce:
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with water and add to skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve:
- Slice chicken if desired.
- Spoon extra sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Pair with:
- Steamed rice or noodles
- Stir-fried vegetables
💡 Tip: For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
If you like, I can also give a quick 15-minute version of teriyaki chicken that’s perfect for weeknights and just as flavorful. Do you want me to do that?
