This Chicken Teriyaki recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed with a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. It’s a delicious and easy dish to prepare for a satisfying meal.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Teriyaki:
1 lb. (500g) chicken thighs, deboned, skin-on
Salt
White sesame seeds, for garnishing, optional
Teriyaki Sauce:
1/3 cup Japanese mirin, sweet rice wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium preferred
1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt.
Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in a hot pan, then pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for extra flavor.
Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste.