Here’s a simple and delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe you can make at home — tender, flavorful, and slightly sticky, just like in restaurants.
🐔 Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine)
- 2 tbsp sake (optional, can substitute with water)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Sesame seeds & chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (5–7 minutes depending on thickness).
4️⃣ Add the Sauce
- Pour the sauce into the pan.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Optional: mix cornstarch and water, then add to pan to thicken the sauce further.
5️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a glazed finish.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 20-minute Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe that’s even easier and extra crispy.
Do you want me to do that?
