Most Delicious Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki chicken in a bowl with rice and broccoli.

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Most Delicious Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki chicken is bursting with flavor and super easy. This Japanese restaurant favorite can be made in 20 minutes! Watch the video above to see how I make it.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Chicken Teriyaki, How To Make Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

Chicken Stir Fry

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs diced into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste

Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons honey

Garnish

sesame seeds
sliced green onion

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Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and honey until everything is well combined. Set this aside.
Dice the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
Heat the oil in a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and let it cook for 1-2 minutes on one side, until nice and golden. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Stir fry the chicken, flip it over, and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes. You don't want it cooked through at this stage, just seared on the outside.
Give the sauce a quick whisk and add it to the pan along with the minced ginger and garlic. Stir the sauce with the chicken and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Serve on top of a fresh bed of rice and a side of steamed broccoli. Garnish with diced green onions and sesame seeds.

Video

Notes

Remember that if you don't have sake or mirin, you can still make this delicious recipe. Check out my teriyaki sauce post for substitutions.

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