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A close-up of delicious teriyaki chicken glazed with a savory sauce and garnished.

Proven way to grow 5 star Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe provides a proven method to create delicious 5-star Teriyaki Chicken. The chicken is marinated and then cooked to perfection in a savory teriyaki glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 0.25 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 inch ginger freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's thoroughly coated, then marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade, and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water.
  5. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with the thickened teriyaki sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. This dish pairs well with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.