Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 2 votes

This teriyaki chicken recipe is so easy to make and is so good, just like take-out from your favorite restaurant, and it uses simple ingredients!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs 1-3 pounds should work as well.
2 tablespoons oil I prefer sesame oil but olive oil will work.
1 teaspoon garlic powder divided (½ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons corn starch divided (1 tablespoon + 2 tablespoons)
1 cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
5 tablespoons brown sugar
green onions, sesame seeds or crushed red pepper optional as garnishes

Instructions

Make Teriyaki Sauce

Mix teriyaki sauce together in a mixing bowl. Mix together the ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon honey, tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons corn starch. Set aside.

Cooking the Chicken

Cut chicken thighs (and trim any fat) in to one-inch pieces.
In a bowl, sprinkle the ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over the raw chicken pieces, and stir to coat.
Pour the 2 tablespoons of oil in to a skillet, and add in the seasoned chicken pieces, spreading it out so each piece is touching the skillet, and isn't on top of other pieces.
Turn the burner to medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces for about 3-5 minutes or until the bottoms of the chicken pieces are a golden brown, and then flip to cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. (It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.)
Tip: It can be tempting to stir the chicken a lot while it's cooking but leaving the chicken in one spot for a few minutes, can help get the "browning" you're looking for.
When the chicken is fully cooked, pour in the teriyaki sauce and cook over medium-high heat until warmed/thickened.
Add red pepper flakes if desired, or add ginger to the teriyaki sauce, and sprinkle with green onion or sesame seeds for a garnish, if desired. Serve over rice for a delicous meal.

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Notes

If the teriyaki sauce isn’t as thick as you’d like, spoon a teaspoon of sauce in to a small bowl with a teaspoon of corn starch, and stir to combine. Pour in to the teriyaki chicken and stir to combine, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Do note that the sauce will continue to thicken after it cools down so be cautious that you don't over-thicken the sauce.

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