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Teriyaki Chicken Japanese Recipe

This teriyaki chicken recipe features tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce. It cooks quickly and pairs well with rice or vegetables. With simple ingredients and bold flavor, it creates a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and impressive without requiring complicated steps or long preparation time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless
  • 1 tbsp oil
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet and cook chicken until golden outside and juicy inside.
  2. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over chicken in pan.
  3. Simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken with glossy finish.
  4. Turn chicken frequently to absorb flavor evenly.
  5. Serve hot with rice or vegetables for best texture and taste.

Notes

Cook chicken until slightly crisp outside while staying juicy inside. Avoid overcooking to prevent dryness. Do not freeze finished dish; freeze raw chicken instead. Handle gently when flipping. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste. Store leftovers refrigerated up to three days and reheat gently.