Easy Chicken Teriyaki

Savor the simplicity and bold flavors of this Easy Chicken Teriyaki, a quick and satisfying Japanese-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with tender, juicy bite-sized chicken thighs, the star of the recipe is a homemade teriyaki sauce crafted from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and just the right touch of brown sugar for a delicate balance of sweet and savory. Thickened to glossy perfection with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings to every piece of chicken, creating a restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fragrant sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this teriyaki chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is your go-to for a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 60 ml mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 30 ml sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 60 ml water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Set the sauce mixture aside.

Step 2

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will thicken the sauce later.

Step 3

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Step 6

Using the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the thickened teriyaki sauce.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the chicken teriyaki hot over steamed rice or alongside your choice of vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	745.3 grams (745.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1633

Total Fat 85.80g	110%
Saturated Fat 19.40g	97%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 625mg	208%
Sodium 2794mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 59.20g	22%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 45.50g
Protein 138.40g	277%

Vitamin D 35IU	175%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1568mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 15.2%