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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe delivers a simple, flavorful dish using a savory and sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. Tender chicken breast pieces are quickly seared and then simmered in a sticky sauce made from soy sauce, sake or mirin, rice vinegar, honey, and brown sugar, enhanced with fresh garlic and ginger. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1-2 tsp sesame oil

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sake or mirin (optional, can be replaced with water)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp crushed fresh ginger

To Serve

  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the pan: Heat a large frying pan over high heat to prepare for searing the chicken perfectly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the cubed chicken breasts dry using paper towels to ensure a good sear.
  3. Sear the chicken: Add sesame oil to the hot pan, then add the chicken pieces. Brown them well on all sides until they have a nice color, then remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Make the sauce: Combine all remaining ingredients for the sauce—soy sauce, sake or mirin, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, crushed garlic, and crushed ginger—except sesame seeds. Pour this mixture into the same pan.
  5. Cook the sauce: Bring the sauce to a boil and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts thickening slightly.
  6. Simmer chicken in sauce: Add the browned chicken and any juices that have collected back into the sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the sauce to become sticky and coat the chicken well.
  7. Finish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sauced chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry is essential for achieving a good sear and caramelization.
  • Sake or mirin adds authentic flavor but can be omitted or replaced with water if unavailable.
  • Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Serve with steamed rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

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