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Best Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Best Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken cooked in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with a glossy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Teriyaki Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Season and cook chicken until golden.
  • Prepare teriyaki sauce and add to pan.
  • Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
  • Return chicken and coat in sauce.
  • Garnish and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook chicken
Balance sweetness and salt
Thicken the sauce properly
Serve hot for the best flavor