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Teriyaki Chicken (With Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A deliciously sweet and savory teriyaki chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home with a homemade teriyaki sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden brown, about 6 minutes each side.
  4. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, bringing it to a simmer.
  5. Combine cornstarch with water and add to the sauce to thicken.
  6. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and sauce (approx.)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg