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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
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A quick and easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe that is bursting with flavor. Tender chicken pieces coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, ginger, and garlic. Stir until the honey is dissolved and everything is well combined.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add to the skillet, stirring well, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the top. Serve the teriyaki chicken hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with both chicken thighs and breasts.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey or brown sugar.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.

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