Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 ml sake (or white wine if unavailable)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake (or white wine), brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour half of the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken. Reserve the other half for later.
- Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can marinate it longer for more flavor, even up to 24 hours.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil and sesame oil.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Reserve the marinade.
- Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice caramelized exterior. You can baste the chicken with some of the reserved marinade while cooking for extra flavor.
- While the chicken is cooking, pour the remaining reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens into a glaze. This will be your teriyaki sauce for drizzling over the chicken.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Serve the sliced teriyaki chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Drizzle the thickened teriyaki sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.Enjoy your homemade teriyaki chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
376
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
1920
mg
83
%
Potassium
313
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
88
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.