Teriyaki Chicken

Make this quick Teriyaki Chicken with a sweet and savory sauce for a tasty dinner in just 15 minutes.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 14

Total Time 16

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Place the chicken thighs smooth side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix mirin, sake, and soy sauce.
Pour the sauce into the pan, add the sugar, and stir well. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Put the cooked chicken thighs back in the pan.
Let the sauce simmer and reduce for about 4-6 minutes, occasionally spooning it over the chicken. Once the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully, turn off the heat.
Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Garnish with chopped scallions and white sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice, with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for the best flavor: They stay juicy and tender, unlike chicken breast, which can dry out easily.

Let the chicken brown properly: Don’t move it too much in the pan, this helps create a nice golden crust.

Simmer the sauce until it thickens: It might look thin at first, but as it reduces, it gets beautifully sticky and coats the chicken perfectly.

Taste the sauce before finishing: If you want it a bit sweeter, add a little more sugar. If you prefer it saltier, a dash of extra soy sauce helps.

Don’t skip spooning the sauce over the chicken: This helps it absorb all the delicious flavors.

For a restaurant-style finish, slice the chicken after resting: Then drizzle extra sauce over the top before serving.

Garnishes make a difference!: A sprinkle of sesame seeds and some fresh scallions add great flavor and make the dish look amazing.

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