Authentic Chicken Teriyaki
A classic homemade chicken teriyaki recipe with a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
- 0.33 cup Brown Sugar
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 2 tablespoon Sake optional
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger grated
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pound Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Optional Garnishes
- Sesame Seeds toasted
- Green Onions sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sake (if using), sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- While the sauce is simmering, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat evenly and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has glazed the chicken.
- Serve the chicken teriyaki hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. It's great served over rice.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and saltiness by adding more brown sugar or soy sauce to your preference. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.