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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
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This delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors with tender chicken coated in a rich, savory-sweet sauce. Enjoy this classic Asian dish that’s easy to make at home!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for darker teriyaki sauce)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch

Garnish:

  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and cut into 1.5-inch cubes.
  2. Sauté Chicken: Heat oil, sauté chicken until golden brown, then drain excess oil.
  3. Make Teriyaki Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Cook Chicken: Add sauce to chicken, cook until thickened.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, serve over rice or noodles.
  6. Instant Pot Method: Mix sauce with chicken in Instant Pot, pressure cook, thicken with cornstarch.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on personal preference.

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Keywords: Teriyaki Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Homemade Teriyaki, Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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