Chicken Teriyaki

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This homemade teriyaki chicken recipe is quick and easy to make with chicken thighs. The flavors of ginger, garlic, and sesame in the sticky sauce will surely hit the spot! Serve over hot rice.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Updated on November 6, 2024
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chicken teriyaki over rice with roasted broccoli on the side
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup sake

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 teaspoons canola or peanut oil

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, divided

  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl and whisk well until sugar is dissolved.  Stir in sesame seeds and crushed red pepper and set aside. 

  2. Heat oils in a large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken. Add chicken in a single layer to the skillet and cook, undisturbed until chicken is browned and releases easily from the pan, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken pieces, cook 1 more minute and remove from pan; set aside. 

  3. Reduce heat to medium and add ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reserve 2 tablespoon of the green onions for garnish and add remaining green onions to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup reserved soy sauce mixture to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.  Bring mixture to a boil and cook until sauce has reduced by about a third or until slightly thickened and glossy. 

  4. Return chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened slightly and chicken is coated in the sauce and cooked through.  Serve over rice and sprinkled with reserved green onions.

chicken teriyaki over rice with roasted broccoli on the side

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

819 Calories
30g Fat
51g Carbs
84g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 819
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 369mg 123%
Sodium 4025mg 175%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 84g 169%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 130mg 10%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 1269mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.