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A white plate with a serving of sliced teriyaki chicken topped with green onions, steamed white rice, and broccoli florets. The teriyaki sauce glistens over the chicken, and the dish is presented neatly with vibrant colors.
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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
WORK TIME30 minutes
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 yields

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1½ pounds 675g Chicken thighs or breast, skinless and boneless
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Oil

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup 60ml Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 3 tablespoons 60g Honey or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin – optional
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons water

Serve with:

  • Rice
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Green onions

Instructions

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Make the sauce: in a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey/sugar, vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, water, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
    2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the chicken, fry on one side for 6-7 minutes, until golden. Flip and fry for 4-5 minutes more.
    3. Pour in the sauce and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly and chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
    4. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli, garnish with green onions.
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