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Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful dish that features marinated chicken breast cooked to perfection and glazed in a delicious teriyaki sauce. It's perfect served with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 People
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 skillet or frying pan
  • 1 tongs or spatula
  • 1 serving dishes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness by adding more if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • sliced green onions For garnish.
  • sesame seeds For garnish.

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined to prepare the teriyaki marinade.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
  • In a skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  • Combine the remaining marinade, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle the thickened teriyaki sauce over the sliced chicken in a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Serve the Teriyaki Chicken with steamed white or brown rice and a side of vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
You can substitute chicken with tofu or salmon for a different protein option.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more honey, if desired.