Easy

Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese-Canadian
Ingredients: 700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp sake or dry sherry; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions, sliced

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30 min4370 cal

Sweet, savoury, and glossy — homemade teriyaki chicken that's miles better than bottled sauce. Tender chicken thighs glazed in a perfectly balanced sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar. A Japanese-Canadian favourite that's become a weeknight staple from coast to coast.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories370 kcal

Protein32 g

Fat12 g

Carbs32 g

Fiber0 g

Sugar22 g

Sodium820 mg

Pro Tips

💡Real mirin makes a difference — look for hon-mirin, not aji-mirin.
💡Slice chicken against the grain after cooking.
💡The sauce should coat the chicken like a glaze.

Variations

🔄Grilled: grill chicken and brush with sauce.
🔄Use salmon instead of chicken for teriyaki salmon.
🔄Add pineapple for a sweet tropical version.
🔄Teriyaki bowl with edamame and pickled ginger.

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Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

Make sauce

Cook chicken

Glaze

Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

Pro Tips

Variations

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