Description
Homemade classic chicken teriyaki delivers authentic Japanese flavors with tender, glazed chicken and a perfectly balanced sauce. Savory marinade and quick cooking technique ensure delicious results you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup mirin
- ⅓ cup sake
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsps packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
- white sesame seeds
- steamed white rice
- cooked broccoli
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry and season with kosher salt, then place in a single layer. Cook for 4-6 minutes until golden-brown, developing a rich exterior.
- Craft Teriyaki Sauce: Whisk mirin, sake, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves completely. Blend a portion of the sauce with cornstarch to create a smooth thickening agent.
- Simmer and Glaze: Flip chicken pieces and pour remaining sauce around the meat. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, then reincorporate the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, slightly thickened glaze.
- Plate and Garnish: Remove chicken from heat, slice into appealing portions, and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with finely chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve alongside steamed white rice and tender broccoli florets.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Thoroughly: Ensure chicken is completely dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Control Pan Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to create ideal caramelization without burning the chicken or sauce.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Whisk cornstarch mixture carefully to avoid lumps and ensure smooth, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Avoid Overcrowding Pan: Space chicken pieces separately to guarantee even cooking and proper browning, preventing soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg