Chicken Teriyaki

A homemade version of chicken teriyaki can be prepared in a matter of minutes and rivals the take-out or restaurant version. This recipe uses only three ingredients: chicken, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Once you are done, the chicken should be fully cooked, or it will be too moist. If you are unsure of the temperature of the chicken, check the internal temperature and add more soy sauce if necessary.

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Course: Main dishes

Cuisine: Japanese

Diet: Low Calorie

Keyword: chicken, teriyaki

CookingStyle: Stir-frying

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 1503kcal

Author: James Anderson

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 green onions green and white parts, sliced

Teriyaki sauce

¾ cup soy sauce
¼ cup light brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger grated
2 cloves garlic minced

For slurry (optional)

2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set it aside. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, smooth side facing up. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to flatten them to ½-inch thickness. Cut each piece in half. Season evenly with freshly ground pepper.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown (about 3 to 4 minutes on each side). Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken. Do not stir. Allow the chicken to absorb the sauce as it cooks. Flip the chicken pieces over, if needed. Ensure that the chicken is evenly cooked and that there are no pink areas, especially inside.
Remove the chicken pieces with tongs and transfer them to a serving dish.

Heat the sauce in the pan 3 to 5 minutes longer for a thin sauce. For a thicker sauce, whisk together the slurry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk the sauce while pouring in the slurry. Keep mixing for about 30 seconds, until thickened. Remove from the heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Best served with steamed rice.

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Notes

Tweak to Your Taste: While my recipe captures the essence of classic Chicken Teriyaki, don't hesitate to adjust the sweetness or saltiness to match your preferences. Remember, cooking is an expression – make it your own!
Marination Magic: Give your chicken time to soak up the teriyaki goodness. It's a game-changer for tender, flavorful results. Your patience will be rewarded with each succulent bite.
Serve with Creativity: While white rice is the traditional pairing, explore serving options like cauliflower rice, noodles, or even on a bed of greens. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions for that extra touch of visual and flavor appeal.

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Nutrition

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