Teriyaki Chicken Recipe: Sweet and Savory
Classic Teriyaki Chicken with sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sake or water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
- Optional: Green onions sesame seeds
- Suggested Pairings: Steamed rice green tea
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic; taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Marinate chicken in half the sauce for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in skillet; cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until 165°F.
- Simmer reserved sauce with slurry in skillet until thickened; coat chicken.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with green onions, sesame seeds, rice, and tea.
Notes
- Use thighs for juiciness.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try spicy or tofu variations.
- Pair with stir-fried vegetables.