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A close-up of delicious teriyaki chicken glazed with a savory sauce and garnished.

Proven way to grow 5 star Teriyaki ChickenTeriyaki Chicken

This recipe provides a proven method for making delicious 5-star Teriyaki Chicken. It's a reliable and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 0.25 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 inch piece ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • small bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.
  2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and bring it to a simmer.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.