Here’s a simple and delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (or substitute with 2 tablespoons rice vinegar + 2 tablespoons sugar)
- 1/4 cup sake (optional, can substitute with water)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Optional garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions:
- Prepare the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir until sugar is dissolved. - Cook the chicken:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the sauce:
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan with the chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5–10 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve:
- Slice the chicken and drizzle extra sauce from the pan over it.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
💡 Tips:
- For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after simmering.
- You can make extra sauce to use as a dipping sauce or drizzle over rice.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 15-minute version that’s super easy for weeknights. Do you want me to do that?
